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

Overview of Crime in BN3 5QJ

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5QJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5QJ, encompassing approximately 7954 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 5QJ area, explore the BN3 5QJ 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 (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

BN3 5QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Ingram Crescent East with total crimes: 8
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 8

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5QJ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.29-10.53%
Shoplifting92.14-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour71.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.8875.00%
Other theft60.8820.00%
Vehicle crime50.7525.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.0518.75%
Shoplifting192.39280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-45.45%
Other theft50.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.50100.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.79-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour112.01-8.33%
Public order71.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.88-14.29%
Other theft50.75400.00%
Shoplifting50.63-16.67%
Drugs30.630.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Burglary30.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5175.00%
Shoplifting60.880.00%
Public order50.75-16.67%
Burglary40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other theft10.38-85.71%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.54-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.26150.00%
Other theft71.8975.00%
Public order60.88200.00%
Shoplifting60.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.13-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.2919.05%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7525.00%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Other crime40.50300.00%
Shoplifting30.50-40.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.4131.25%
Anti-social behaviour152.6425.00%
Shoplifting51.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63300.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.906.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.01-7.69%
Drugs31.510.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Other theft20.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1615.38%
Anti-social behaviour131.8918.18%
Public order51.630.00%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Shoplifting30.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences134.02-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.6383.33%
Other theft21.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.540.00%
Public order71.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Other theft50.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246
March 202415
February 202412
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202416
June 202418
May 202418
April 202425
March 202421
February 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202419
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20237

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ingram Crescent East
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shelley Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alpine Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dallington Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Kendal Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montgomery Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Rutland Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Coleman Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Stoneham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wynnes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Westbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Richardson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hogarth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Amesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1