CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN41 2HS

CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This BN41 2HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN41 postcode area, which has experienced 119 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN41 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN41 2HS, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN41 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wickhurst Rise with total crimes: 10
  • Wickhurst Road with total crimes: 5
  • Crest Way with total crimes: 2

CROFT DRIVE, BN41 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.270.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.9866.67%
Burglary31.49200.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.25180.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.17-40.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-66.67%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.84114.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.98133.33%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.68-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8436.36%
Anti-social behaviour44.4633.33%
Public order21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2510.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 20245
March 202415
February 20247
January 20243
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wickhurst Rise
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 2. Wickhurst Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Crest Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wickhurst Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Valley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Crossway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Drove Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1