Crime Rate in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean

The total recorded crimes in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulsecoomb and Bevendean crime rate of 2.46 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 Moulsecoomb and Bevendean, encompassing approximately 50,875 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Moulsecoomb and Bevendean?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1221 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1,068 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Moulsecoomb and Bevendean witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moulsecoomb and Bevendean has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Moulsecoomb and Bevendean crimes were 1,221. The crime rate of Moulsecoomb and Bevendean in 2024 was 24.00 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean were around 1,068 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.99 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moulsecoomb and Bevendean)CrimesRank (Moulsecoomb and Bevendean)CrimesRank (Moulsecoomb and Bevendean)
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
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

Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202545
March 202552
February 202551
December 202435
November 202440
October 202443
September 202431
August 202429
July 202444
June 202462
May 202442

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 202510
February 202513
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 202523
February 202510
December 202416
November 202413
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
December 202411
November 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 202514
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20255
December 20244
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Moulsecoomb and Bevendean in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Public order2
4. Birdham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Highway (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Manton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ewhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. The Hyde (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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