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 May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Hove crime rate of 1.72 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
Central Hove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Miles Walk with total crimes: 14
  • Haddington Close with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • 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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Central Hove has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Hove)CrimesRank (Central Hove)CrimesRank (Central Hove)
St. Peter's and North Laine543 16,625 15,079 1
Regency480 26,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park309 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton239 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer158 51,770 51,368 5
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham110 91,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean125 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide89 141,158 12958 9
South Portslade90 131,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove100 101,100 13958 10
Goldsmid77 151,031 14866 11
Rottingdean Coastal97 121,172 11819 14
Withdean99 11633 20569 18
Preston Park68 17729 17704 15
Wish67 18779 15602 16
Hove Park68 16774 16523 19
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Central Hove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202514
February 202512
December 202413
November 202417
October 202412
September 202416
August 202421
July 202415
June 202462
May 202423

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
August 202416
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202423
September 20248
August 20249
July 202418
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 337 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202513
March 202510
February 20259
December 202426
November 202434
October 202430
September 202445
August 202438
July 202431
June 202438
May 202439

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202527
February 202521
December 202425
November 202427
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429
July 202434
June 202436
May 202424

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 202415
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Central Hove in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting14
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Miles Walk (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order3
Shoplifting1
3. Haddington Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. George Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Albert Mews (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
7. Medina Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Queen'S Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
9. Clarendon Villas (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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