MORNINGTON CRESCENT, BN3 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 5LJ

MORNINGTON CRESCENT, BN3 5LJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5LJ, encompassing approximately 5084 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN3 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingram Crescent East with total crimes: 8
  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ingram Crescent West with total crimes: 4

MORNINGTON CRESCENT, BN3 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.706.25%
Anti-social behaviour23.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.67166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.150.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.11-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.18-33.33%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.77-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.90140.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-45.45%
Public order51.1866.67%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.49120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16-58.33%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.319.09%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2930.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.5683.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.970.00%
Theft from the person21.18100.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.1825.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.98300.00%
Other theft30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.5116.67%
Public order51.38400.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245
February 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ingram Crescent East
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wharf Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ingram Crescent West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Ingram Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Coleman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marine Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Mornington Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1