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 March 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulsecoomb and Bevendean crime rate of 2.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (1.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Broadfields with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Moulsecoomb and Bevendean has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 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.

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
Central Hove108 91,490 61,280 6
Rottingdean Coastal137 61,172 11819 14
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham92 111,290 7863 12
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

Moulsecoomb and Bevendean Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
December 202416
November 202413
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202436
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202551
December 202435
November 202440
October 202443
September 202431
August 202429
July 202444
June 202462
May 202442
April 202446

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
December 202411
November 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Moulsecoomb and Bevendean in March 2025

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

1. The Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Broadfields (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Stonecross Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dawlish Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coombe Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Natal Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Barcombe Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ladysmith Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Baden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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