Crime Rate in Brighton and Hove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brighton and Hove

The total recorded crimes in Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 3,373 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brighton and Hove crime rate of 12.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brighton and Hove, encompassing approximately 277,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1022) incidents (2.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (638) incidents (5.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (442) incidents (8.07% increase)
Brighton and Hove Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 58
  • North Street with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37

Brighton and Hove Police Info:

Sussex Police

Brighton and Hove Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Peter's and North Laine (660 crimes), and the safest, Woodingdean (33 crimes), is 627 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Brighton and Hove.

Similarly, the area of North Laine & the Lanes (992 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hollingbury (25 crimes), with a difference of 967 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brighton and Hove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Peter's and North Laine660
Regency573
Queen's Park379
East Brighton238
Hollingdean and Stanmer173

Safest Wards:

Hove Park67
Wish57
Preston Park51
Withdean44
Woodingdean33

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Laine & the Lanes992
St James's Street & Queen's Park308
Brunswick167
Kemptown165
Hollingdean & Moulsecoomb West122

Safest Areas:

Withdean Woods32
West Blatchington32
Elm Grove & Bear Road30
Fiveways26
Hollingbury25

Brighton and Hove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1022 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 638 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1001 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (605 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (960 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (557 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (898 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (552 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (946 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (507 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 779 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 403 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 818 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 422 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (785 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (428 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (827 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (485 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (821 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (454 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (940 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (502 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 704 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202550
May 202556
April 202571
March 202571
February 202563
January 20251
December 202441
November 202497
October 202489
September 202453
August 202461

A total of 9800 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 816.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1022 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251022
June 20251001
May 2025960
April 2025898
March 2025946
February 2025779
January 20253
December 2024818
November 2024785
October 2024827
September 2024821
August 2024940

A total of 1293 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025152
June 2025119
May 2025138
April 2025109
March 2025103
February 2025125
December 2024113
November 2024106
October 2024105
September 202498
August 2024125

A total of 473 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202552
May 202559
April 202524
March 202524
February 202513
December 202421
November 202437
October 202459
September 202440
August 202497

A total of 2964 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 247.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 315 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025299
June 2025301
May 2025281
April 2025286
March 2025262
February 2025212
January 20251
December 2024236
November 2024235
October 2024258
September 2024278
August 2024315

A total of 342 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202563
May 202544
April 202542
March 202519
February 202514
December 202420
November 202422
October 202412
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 5353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 486.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 638 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025638
June 2025605
May 2025557
April 2025552
March 2025507
February 2025365
December 2024351
November 2024375
October 2024459
September 2024442
August 2024502

A total of 2460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 223.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025228
June 2025237
May 2025246
April 2025206
March 2025210
February 2025187
December 2024209
November 2024210
October 2024212
September 2024216
August 2024299

A total of 4664 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 424.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 485 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025442
June 2025409
May 2025380
April 2025482
March 2025353
February 2025403
December 2024422
November 2024428
October 2024485
September 2024454
August 2024406

A total of 948 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202573
May 202578
April 202581
March 202595
February 202580
December 202492
November 202493
October 202480
September 202486
August 2024102

A total of 409 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202539
May 202539
April 202533
March 202546
February 202529
December 202429
November 202440
October 202430
September 202431
August 202446

A total of 1054 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202581
May 202590
April 202583
March 202572
February 202586
December 2024110
November 2024126
October 202489
September 2024124
August 2024126

A total of 2098 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 190.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025197
June 2025180
May 2025180
April 2025185
March 2025220
February 2025194
December 2024154
November 2024195
October 2024197
September 2024193
August 2024203

A total of 465 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202540
May 202536
April 202524
March 202549
February 202533
December 202422
November 202443
October 202453
September 202444
August 202470

High Crime Locations Brighton and Hove in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brighton and Hove postcode area is presented below.

1. New Road (Map)
Total58
Anti-social behaviour44
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Drugs2
2. North Street (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting20
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Drugs2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting37
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting29
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2

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