COWPER STREET, BN3 5BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 5BN

COWPER STREET, BN3 5BN, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5BN, encompassing approximately 9764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 5BN area, explore the BN3 5BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN3 5BN area, visit the BN3 5BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

BN3 5BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sackville Road with total crimes: 4

COWPER STREET, BN3 5BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9642.86%
Anti-social behaviour112.0522.22%
Criminal damage and arson91.13125.00%
Shoplifting90.92-50.00%
Public order50.9225.00%
Vehicle crime50.5166.67%
Other theft30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting186.55260.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.84-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour91.4312.50%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Public order40.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.41-72.73%
Other theft30.31-62.50%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-75.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.305.56%
Vehicle crime111.95175.00%
Public order91.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour80.92-38.46%
Other theft80.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.82-12.50%
Burglary60.72100.00%
Shoplifting50.61-28.57%
Other crime40.51300.00%
Drugs40.41300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.96-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour131.848.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.3360.00%
Shoplifting70.8216.67%
Public order70.72-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.7233.33%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other theft30.31-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.37-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour122.97100.00%
Public order81.23100.00%
Shoplifting60.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-16.67%
Other theft50.5125.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-25.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-75.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.4837.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.61-14.29%
Public order40.61-42.86%
Shoplifting40.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Burglary40.41300.00%
Other crime40.41100.00%
Other theft40.41-20.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.7626.32%
Criminal damage and arson82.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.8240.00%
Public order70.72600.00%
Shoplifting50.72400.00%
Other theft50.5166.67%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.71-5.00%
Drugs61.95500.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.61-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-20.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Public order10.10-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.14-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour122.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2366.67%
Public order50.510.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime30.31200.00%
Other theft30.31-25.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.513.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.770.00%
Other theft40.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.2713.04%
Public order82.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.820.00%
Other theft60.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6120.00%
Bicycle theft50.6125.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Burglary30.31-40.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-60.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.360.00%
Public order70.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.720.00%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Burglary50.510.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Other theft40.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202419
June 202418
May 202429
April 202433
March 202424
February 202419
January 202420
December 202327
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 5BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shelley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sackville Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Livingstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Conway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Blatchington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Clarendon Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendal Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shakespeare Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montgomery Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Shirley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Pembroke Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pembroke Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rutland Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stoneham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Byron Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Wynnes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St Patrick'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belfast Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Brooker Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pembroke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1