PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 5DJ

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5DJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5DJ 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 5DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5DJ, encompassing approximately 9933 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 5DJ area, explore the BN3 5DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)

BN3 5DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Haddington Street with total crimes: 6

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4111.48-14.58%
Violence and sexual offences224.13-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour162.21-5.88%
Public order101.6111.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.01100.00%
Other theft40.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-40.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4813.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.83-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour172.9241.67%
Public order91.71-50.00%
Other theft70.91-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-50.00%
Burglary30.40-50.00%
Other crime30.30-25.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.4073.68%
Shoplifting323.3277.78%
Public order183.2280.00%
Vehicle crime131.8162.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.31-40.00%
Other theft111.21120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-27.27%
Burglary60.81200.00%
Other crime40.60300.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.8781.82%
Violence and sexual offences192.01-48.65%
Shoplifting181.91-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson111.8183.33%
Public order101.11-9.09%
Vehicle crime81.01166.67%
Other theft50.81-58.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.58-13.95%
Shoplifting283.7221.74%
Other theft122.82140.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.21-21.43%
Public order111.1157.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.10-85.71%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.2816.22%
Shoplifting234.3353.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.3227.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.41-20.00%
Public order70.81-46.15%
Other crime70.70250.00%
Vehicle crime50.7066.67%
Other theft50.50-28.57%
Burglary40.5033.33%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.9748.00%
Shoplifting153.72150.00%
Public order131.51333.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.3157.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.11100.00%
Other theft71.01133.33%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.3050.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Drugs20.30-71.43%
Other crime20.20-33.33%
Robbery20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.640.00%
Drugs72.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.70-46.15%
Shoplifting60.70-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-16.67%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Other crime30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Public order30.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.75-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour132.52160.00%
Shoplifting111.31-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson61.1150.00%
Public order60.60200.00%
Other theft50.6066.67%
Vehicle crime30.50200.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.4410.71%
Shoplifting133.1285.71%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-42.86%
Other theft30.40-70.00%
Public order20.30-80.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.160.00%
Other theft102.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.010.00%
Public order101.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Shoplifting70.700.00%
Bicycle theft70.700.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411
April 202414
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202418
June 202410
May 202411
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202448
July 202432
June 202418
May 202428
April 202423
March 202415
February 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202433
June 202419
May 202437
April 202443
March 202437
February 202425
January 202425
December 202331
November 202328

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total42
    Shoplifting31
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shelley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haddington Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. George Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Haddington Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Sackville Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Livingstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Conway Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Blatchington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Clarendon Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montgomery Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Shirley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Pembroke Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pembroke Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aymer Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Rutland Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Hospital
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Pembroke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1