EDWARD CLOSE, BN3 6WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 6WJ

EDWARD CLOSE, BN3 6WJ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population. This BN3 6WJ 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 6WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 6WJ, encompassing approximately 3189 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN3 6WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deanway with total crimes: 3
  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Downland Crescent with total crimes: 2

EDWARD CLOSE, BN3 6WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.76100.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.570.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7666.67%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.510.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.19-28.57%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6416.67%
Other theft22.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.960.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 6WJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Deanway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodland Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Downland Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Edward Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Charles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clayton Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1