HARMSWORTH CRESCENT, BN3 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 8BU

HARMSWORTH CRESCENT, BN3 8BU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.34 per 1,000 population. This BN3 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 8BU, encompassing approximately 4197 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 8BU area, explore the BN3 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN3 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarke Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bramber Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hardwick Road with total crimes: 2

HARMSWORTH CRESCENT, BN3 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3416.67%
Other theft31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.05-40.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Public order20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-57.14%
Public order20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.67150.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.34-25.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.340.00%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.81133.33%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86-70.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-60.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9166.67%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2411.11%
Vehicle crime32.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-62.50%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.570.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 202414
March 20247
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN3 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clarke Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bramber Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hardwick Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldwick Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Amberley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Midhurst Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hardwick Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Harmsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sherbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1