ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN3 4QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 4QS

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN3 4QS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This BN3 4QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN3 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN3 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 4QS, encompassing approximately 3058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 4QS area, explore the BN3 4QS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BN3 4QS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6
  • East Street with total crimes: 6

ST LEONARDS ROAD, BN3 4QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.70-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour105.2311.11%
Shoplifting73.2716.67%
Public order62.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6641.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.56-52.63%
Shoplifting62.94-14.29%
Public order41.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Other theft41.31-20.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.31111.11%
Violence and sexual offences126.21-14.29%
Shoplifting73.9275.00%
Other theft52.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-16.67%
Drugs21.640.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.4316.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.58-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson62.94100.00%
Shoplifting41.96-33.33%
Other theft21.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1917.33111.11%
Violence and sexual offences126.21-14.29%
Shoplifting63.92-33.33%
Other theft51.9666.67%
Public order41.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.7027.27%
Anti-social behaviour94.58-25.00%
Shoplifting92.9428.57%
Public order72.9416.67%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.04-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.92175.00%
Shoplifting73.60133.33%
Public order62.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.08-20.00%
Public order65.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-71.43%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.00233.33%
Violence and sexual offences146.54-17.65%
Other theft44.58-33.33%
Shoplifting31.3150.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.706.25%
Anti-social behaviour65.56-25.00%
Other theft61.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.960.00%
Public order41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.230.00%
Other theft72.620.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412
April 202414
March 202411
February 20244
January 202414
December 202317
November 202316

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202419
June 20249
May 202419
April 20249
March 202412
February 202416
January 202420
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 4QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boundary Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. East Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 5. Seaford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Aubyns Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B2194
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Vale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Basin Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gordon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Norway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Worcester Villas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clarendon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1