BN42 4XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4XZ

BN42 4XZ, Brighton and Hove has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This BN42 4XZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN42 postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN42 4XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4XZ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN42 4XZ area, explore the BN42 4XZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

BN42 4XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 9
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

BN42 4XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA-17.39%
Shoplifting13NA116.67%
Anti-social behaviour10NA11.11%
Public order8NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA-50.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23NA35.29%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-52.63%
Shoplifting6NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-16.67%
Public order4NA33.33%
Other theft4NA-42.86%
Vehicle crime4NA300.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19NA72.73%
Violence and sexual offences17NA6.25%
Shoplifting9NA80.00%
Other theft7NA250.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA14.29%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA100.00%
Shoplifting5NA-44.44%
Other theft2NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-80.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20NA122.22%
Violence and sexual offences14NA0.00%
Shoplifting9NA0.00%
Other theft6NA200.00%
Public order5NA-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA16.67%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-25.00%
Shoplifting9NA-25.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12NA-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12NA20.00%
Shoplifting12NA50.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-75.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18NA-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-28.57%
Shoplifting8NA166.67%
Public order7NA133.33%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-80.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20NA233.33%
Violence and sexual offences14NA-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA-33.33%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Shoplifting3NA-25.00%
Burglary3NA50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-66.67%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-40.00%
Other theft6NA-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Public order4NA300.00%
Shoplifting4NA-60.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour10NA0.00%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Other theft7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202417
June 202416
May 202414
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202318

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202419
June 202411
May 202420
April 20249
March 202412
February 202418
January 202420
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN42 4XZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Boundary Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. East Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Seaford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Aubyns Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B2194
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gordon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Basin Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. St Leonard'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Church Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Gordon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Norway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Worcester Villas
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clarendon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1