BENFIELD WAY, BN41 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN41 2DL

BENFIELD WAY, BN41 2DL, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This BN41 2DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN41 postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN41 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN41 2DL, encompassing approximately 1617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN41 2DL area, explore the BN41 2DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

BN41 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Lucerne Close with total crimes: 2
  • Godwin Road with total crimes: 1

BENFIELD WAY, BN41 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-70.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.36150.00%
Shoplifting46.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Drugs11.24-66.67%
Public order10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.27-55.56%
Drugs32.470.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1380.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.560.00%
Shoplifting23.090.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.71150.00%
Public order13.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.80-50.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences810.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.95150.00%
Other crime13.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN41 2DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lucerne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Godwin Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hayes Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sharpthorne Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valerie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fairway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highlands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Romany Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1