BN3 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 5NS

BN3 5NS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5NS, encompassing approximately 4801 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN3 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

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

BN3 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.83-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-90.91%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.1283.33%
Public order42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.12125.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.2512.50%
Violence and sexual offences81.870.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.6733.33%
Other theft31.67-40.00%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.50-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.71-60.00%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Public order41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.337.14%
Violence and sexual offences143.1227.27%
Public order32.92200.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.2575.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.92-15.38%
Other crime12.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.71-61.90%
Other theft41.67300.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.1661.54%
Violence and sexual offences164.3760.00%
Drugs23.330.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.710.00%
Public order52.080.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202418
June 20248
May 20248
April 202413
March 202414
February 202411
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 202415
February 202414
January 20248
December 202321
November 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ingram Crescent East
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ingram Crescent West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ingram Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Dallington Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Hallyburton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Margery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Coleman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1