COLLEGE CLOSE, BN41 2WT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN41 2WT

COLLEGE CLOSE, BN41 2WT, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population. This BN41 2WT 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 2WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN41 2WT, encompassing approximately 3406 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN41 2WT 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

COLLEGE CLOSE, BN41 2WT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.52-16.67%
Public order21.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.7620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8645.45%
Shoplifting84.70-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.3566.67%
Public order31.470.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences118.2210.00%
Shoplifting113.23266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Other theft10.88-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.69-44.44%
Public order62.94500.00%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Shoplifting30.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 offences188.22157.14%
Shoplifting55.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.58-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences72.35250.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.2228.57%
Drugs35.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-84.62%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.86-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.11-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3325.00%
Shoplifting154.4036.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.39-14.29%
Shoplifting113.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences149.390.00%
Shoplifting114.110.00%
Public order33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410
March 202418
February 20247
January 20242
December 202313
November 202315
October 202312
September 202314

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 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN41 2WT 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Overdown Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wickhurst Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mile Oak Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Delfryn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heathfield Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1