WAYFIELD AVENUE, BN3 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 7LW

WAYFIELD AVENUE, BN3 7LW, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population. This BN3 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 7LW, encompassing approximately 3528 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN3 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshall Way with total crimes: 7
  • Wayfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WAYFIELD AVENUE, BN3 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.42300.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.22100.00%
Other theft35.1050.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.23-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.67-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.12-60.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.2566.67%
Other theft41.420.00%
Public order41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7728.57%
Shoplifting65.100.00%
Other theft41.70300.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.08-30.00%
Public order53.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0725.00%
Public order45.67100.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.780.00%
Shoplifting34.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.92-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53400.00%
Public order51.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.080.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 20249
June 202411
May 202415
April 202418
March 202414
February 202420
January 202416
December 202316
November 202325

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 7LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marshall Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Wayfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Old Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Holmes Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1