Crime Rate in Hove Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hove Park

The total recorded crimes in Hove Park, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hove Park crime rate of 2.54 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 Hove Park, encompassing approximately 26,755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Hove Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • A2023 with total crimes: 6
  • Old Shoreham Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hove Park?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Hove Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 774 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hove Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Hove Park had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 523 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hove Park recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hove Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hove Park has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Hove Park crimes were 774. The crime rate of Hove Park in 2024 was 28.93 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hove Park were around 523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.55 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hove Park)CrimesRank (Hove Park)CrimesRank (Hove Park)
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
Central Hove137 61,490 61,280 6
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
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Hove Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202520
February 202520
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202417
July 20249
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 303 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 202524
December 202425
November 202429
October 202429
September 202429
August 202423
July 202430
June 202464
May 202416

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hove Park in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A2023 (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Old Shoreham Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Dyke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Hove Park Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Onslow Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tongdean Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. A270 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tredcroft Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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