ORCHARD AVENUE, BN3 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 7BL

ORCHARD AVENUE, BN3 7BL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.92 per 1,000 population. This BN3 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 7BL, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 7BL area, explore the BN3 7BL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN3 7BL area, visit the BN3 7BL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN3 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Park View Road with total crimes: 3

ORCHARD AVENUE, BN3 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.928.70%
Violence and sexual offences910.2850.00%
Public order43.7033.33%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-87.50%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2318.51-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.46700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.290.00%
Other theft42.470.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3019.337.14%
Violence and sexual offences612.3420.00%
Other theft42.470.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2819.7486.67%
Anti-social behaviour811.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.2925.00%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.521400.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-20.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.76-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
July 202430
June 202428
May 202415
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting23
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park View Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Orchard Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A2023
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Joseph'S Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Race Track
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hove Park Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. A270
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hartington Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Goldstone Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Frith Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1