WEST WAY, BN3 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN3 8LD

WEST WAY, BN3 8LD, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This BN3 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN3 8LD, encompassing approximately 4605 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN3 8LD area, explore the BN3 8LD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN3 8LD area, visit the BN3 8LD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN3 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshall Way with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 3

WEST WAY, BN3 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.43-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.9076.92%
Other theft64.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-42.86%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8216.67%
Public order41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.86-53.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.82-25.00%
Public order21.30-66.67%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.0712.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.08100.00%
Public order61.74-14.29%
Other theft41.30-20.00%
Shoplifting20.87-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.9413.64%
Shoplifting95.43350.00%
Public order71.9575.00%
Other theft51.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.90-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.78133.33%
Public order41.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-25.00%
Shoplifting20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.6447.06%
Public order55.43150.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8733.33%
Shoplifting40.870.00%
Other crime30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.03-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour43.69-33.33%
Shoplifting40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Public order20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.34-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour64.1320.00%
Public order51.300.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-62.50%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.740.00%
Public order51.090.00%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Other theft20.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202413
June 202413
May 202428
April 202425
March 202422
February 202425
January 202417
December 202319
November 202326

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8LD 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. Kingston Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sunninghill Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sunninghill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ashlings Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Storrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northease Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Knoll Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Martin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Silver Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1