WICKHURST RISE, BN41 2WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN41 2WB

WICKHURST RISE, BN41 2WB, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This BN41 2WB 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 2WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN41 2WB, encompassing approximately 3051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN41 2WB area, explore the BN41 2WB Area information page.
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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: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BN41 2WB 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
  • Monarchs View with total crimes: 3

WICKHURST RISE, BN41 2WB 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5057.14%
Anti-social behaviour83.60-11.11%
Public order52.62150.00%
Shoplifting21.640.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.95-46.15%
Public order22.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.14-7.14%
Shoplifting84.26-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4916.67%
Shoplifting114.59266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-25.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.80-33.33%
Public order63.93500.00%
Other theft41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Shoplifting31.31-40.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.18200.00%
Shoplifting55.90-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Public order11.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.23-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences62.6250.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.1628.57%
Violence and sexual offences45.90-73.33%
Drugs31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.1136.36%
Shoplifting144.92-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.5933.33%
Burglary31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9850.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.8036.36%
Violence and sexual offences114.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.60-25.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.160.00%
Shoplifting113.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Public order10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.160.00%
Shoplifting113.600.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 202413
May 202414
April 202412
March 202418
February 20246
January 20244
December 202315
November 202311
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202315
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 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 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN41 2WB 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. Monarchs View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Edgehill Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. The Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wickhurst Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Mile Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Delfryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heathfield Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Valley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Crossway
    Total1
    Public order1