BN41 2WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN41 2WU

BN41 2WU, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This BN41 2WU 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 2WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN41 2WU, encompassing approximately 3278 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN41 2WU area, explore the BN41 2WU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN41 2WU area, visit the BN41 2WU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN41 2WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Harebell Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Hillbank Close with total crimes: 3

BN41 2WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.15-7.69%
Shoplifting63.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2485.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.97-20.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.05-56.25%
Public order22.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences1611.5945.45%
Shoplifting84.88-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Public order41.530.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences118.5410.00%
Shoplifting113.36266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Other theft10.92-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences1010.07-44.44%
Public order63.05500.00%
Other theft51.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Shoplifting30.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences188.85157.14%
Shoplifting55.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting86.41-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences72.44133.33%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.1528.57%
Drugs35.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences1512.200.00%
Shoplifting144.58-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

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 offences1513.1225.00%
Shoplifting154.5836.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-40.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences129.760.00%
Shoplifting113.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410
March 202418
February 20247
January 20243
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Harebell Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Hillbank Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Graham Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wickhurst Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thornhill Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Monarchs View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Wickhurst Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wickhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sefton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chrisdory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Avery Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Overdown Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Stonery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1