Crime Rate in Brunswick and Adelaide: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brunswick and Adelaide

The total recorded crimes in Brunswick and Adelaide, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brunswick and Adelaide crime rate of 0.78 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 Brunswick and Adelaide, encompassing approximately 110,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-45.16% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Brunswick and Adelaide Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Market Street with total crimes: 10
  • Palmeira Square with total crimes: 7
  • Lansdowne Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brunswick and Adelaide?

To understand the safety of Brunswick and Adelaide, we need to analyze Brunswick and Adelaide crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Brunswick and Adelaide demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1158 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brunswick and Adelaide recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Brunswick and Adelaide had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 958 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brunswick and Adelaide witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, Brunswick and Adelaide has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brunswick and Adelaide Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brunswick and Adelaide has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Brunswick and Adelaide crimes were 1,158. The crime rate of Brunswick and Adelaide in 2024 was 10.43 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brunswick and Adelaide were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.63 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
Regency573 26,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park379 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton238 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer173 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove134 61,490 61,280 6
Hangleton and Knoll111 91,256 81,271 7
Patcham122 71,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean121 81,221 101,068 8
South Portslade91 121,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove87 151,100 13958 10
Rottingdean Coastal95 101,172 11819 14
Goldsmid93 111,031 14866 11
North Portslade88 13706 19596 17
Preston Park51 19729 17704 15
Wish57 18779 15602 16
Hove Park67 17774 16523 19
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

Brunswick and Adelaide 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202531
May 202522
April 202517
March 202512
February 202513
December 202418
November 202423
October 202417
September 202416
August 202421

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202533
May 202527
April 202529
March 202524
February 202520
December 202424
November 202417
October 202420
September 202427
August 202419

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 20259
April 202519
March 20257
February 20259
November 20242
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brunswick and Adelaide in July 2025

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

1. Lower Market Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Palmeira Square (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lansdowne Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Donkey Mews (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ivy Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Western Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
8. Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Brunswick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Norfolk Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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