WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in East Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Comprehensive safety analysis for East Brighton, localized within Brighton and Hove.

Total Crimes

246
trending_down -6.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

108.83per 1k
trending_up +0.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

14,228

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences85
Anti-social Behaviour48
Public Order25
Shoplifting19
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Other Theft14
Drug Offences8
Vehicle Crime7
Other Crime6
Weapons Possession6
Bicycle Theft4
Burglary3
Robbery2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 15Public order: 8Drugs: 3
32
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 18Public order: 6
24
On or near Wadhurst Rise Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 2Public order: 2
11
On or near Bloomsbury Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
7
On or near Camber Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1
5
On or near Henfield Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2
5
On or near The Meadway Map
Drugs: 2Other crime: 2Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Percival Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Chadborn Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Hospital Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3

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Safety comparison within Brighton and Hove district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Brighton and Hove

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

103.0per 1k

Local Policing

Kemp Town

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing and drug use.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Enforcement activity.
Engagement with local businesses.
Hi-viz patrols
Community meetings to invite public to come and discuss concerns.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

ASB and Street Drinking on St James's Street

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Hi viz patrols.
Engagement activity including community meetings to address the local residents concerns and to encourage reporting.
Enforcement work.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Shoplifting on St James's Street.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Work with BCRP in the area.
Hi-viz partnership patrols.
Community meetings to address local concerns and to encourage reporting.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN25

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Community Meeting

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Essex Place, Kemp Town

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