Crime Rate in Central Hove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Hove

The total recorded crimes in Central Hove, Brighton and Hove, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Hove crime rate of 1.35 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 Central Hove, encompassing approximately 79,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Central Hove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Haddington Close with total crimes: 9
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Central Hove?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Central Hove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1490 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Hove witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central Hove had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1,280 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Central Hove witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Hove Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central Hove has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Central Hove crimes were 1,490. The crime rate of Central Hove in 2024 was 18.65 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Hove were around 1,280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.03 (year) or 1.34 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)
St. Peter's and North Laine474 26,625 15,079 1
Regency493 16,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park319 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton163 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer142 51,770 51,368 5
Rottingdean Coastal137 61,172 11819 14
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham92 111,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean130 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide83 131,158 12958 9
South Portslade74 151,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove95 101,100 13958 10
Goldsmid92 121,031 14866 11
Preston Park75 14729 17704 15
Wish69 16779 15602 16
Hove Park56 21774 16523 19
North Portslade68 17706 19596 17
Withdean60 20633 20569 18
Westbourne63 18721 18466 20
Woodingdean61 19507 21346 21

Central Hove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202423
September 20248
August 20249
July 202418
June 202416
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202521
December 202425
November 202427
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429
July 202434
June 202436
May 202424
April 202442

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 202421
July 202415
June 202462
May 202423
April 202416

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
August 202416
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 327 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
December 202426
November 202434
October 202430
September 202445
August 202438
July 202431
June 202438
May 202439
April 202427

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 202415
June 202416
May 20241
April 202413

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Central Hove in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Haddington Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hove Place (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Albany Villas (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. St Aubyns (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. St Aubyns South (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Ventnor Villas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Hova Villas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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