ELM DRIVE, BN3 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 7JA

ELM DRIVE, BN3 7JA, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This BN3 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 7JA, encompassing approximately 4055 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-65.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN3 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshall Way with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wilfrid Road with total crimes: 4

ELM DRIVE, BN3 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-65.38%
Public order52.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-62.50%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Burglary20.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0744.44%
Anti-social behaviour86.410.00%
Public order71.97250.00%
Other theft51.73150.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.4460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.40-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.45-28.57%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.344.35%
Anti-social behaviour75.9240.00%
Public order41.73-42.86%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-80.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.560.00%
Shoplifting105.67900.00%
Public order72.4716.67%
Other theft51.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.23-37.50%
Burglary31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.864.55%
Anti-social behaviour85.67166.67%
Public order61.9750.00%
Shoplifting11.48-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.36-4.35%
Shoplifting65.42-14.29%
Public order41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.60-17.86%
Shoplifting75.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-25.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.787.69%
Anti-social behaviour176.9088.89%
Public order54.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Shoplifting40.99-20.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202426
July 202418
June 202414
May 202424
April 202423
March 202423
February 202422
January 202423
December 202328
November 202326

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 202317
November 20239

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marshall Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wilfrid Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stapley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wayfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Knoll Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Martin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Old Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1