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

Overview of Crime in BN3 5QL

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5QL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This BN3 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 5QL, encompassing approximately 8697 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BN3 5QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alpine Road with total crimes: 5

PORTLAND ROAD, BN3 5QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.988.33%
Shoplifting91.49-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour61.0320.00%
Other theft60.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6966.67%
Public order50.5766.67%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting196.44280.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38-54.55%
Other theft50.5725.00%
Vehicle crime40.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Public order30.34-70.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In July 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 offences157.36-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour111.7222.22%
Public order101.26100.00%
Shoplifting51.15-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Other theft40.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.84-40.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Vehicle crime50.690.00%
Public order50.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.5725.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Other theft20.34-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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 offences187.01-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour152.07275.00%
Other theft71.72250.00%
Public order60.8050.00%
Shoplifting60.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.57-20.00%
Public order40.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.46300.00%
Other crime40.46300.00%
Shoplifting30.46-40.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.8311.76%
Shoplifting52.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.57400.00%
Public order40.570.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.456.25%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-62.50%
Drugs30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Other theft20.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.8323.08%
Anti-social behaviour81.8433.33%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34200.00%
Other theft30.3450.00%
Public order30.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.10-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour61.4950.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.0918.75%
Public order72.1875.00%
Other theft50.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Burglary20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences165.526.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-14.29%
Shoplifting50.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-16.67%
Other theft40.5733.33%
Public order40.46-20.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.090.00%
Shoplifting91.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 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
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202415
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 202418
April 202419
March 202419
February 202417
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    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. Alpine Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kendal Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Montgomery Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Pembroke Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Pembroke Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rutland Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Suffolk Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stoneham Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Byron Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wynnes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westbourne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Patrick'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westbourne Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pembroke Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Richardson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hogarth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Amesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1