SPENCER AVENUE, BN3 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 8BZ

SPENCER AVENUE, BN3 8BZ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This BN3 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 8BZ, encompassing approximately 4177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN3 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Helen'S Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sherbourne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 3

SPENCER AVENUE, BN3 8BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.0375.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4618.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.11-50.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Theft from the person20.96100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.38-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91200.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1458.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.550.00%
Public order41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.870.00%
Public order41.91300.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In March 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 offences104.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39200.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-44.44%
Public order41.20300.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3112.50%
Burglary22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.03-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.3933.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2722.22%
Public order32.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.350.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202413
June 202411
May 202419
April 202412
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Helen'S Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Sherbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Kingston Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hardwick Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aldwick Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Amberley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashlings Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hardwick Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Harmsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buckley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sherbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Northease Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1