Crime Rate in Patcham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Patcham

The total recorded crimes in Patcham, Brighton and Hove, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Patcham crime rate of 3.23 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 Patcham, encompassing approximately 28,479 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Patcham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Birch Grove Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Warmdene Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Patcham?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Patcham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1290 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Patcham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Patcham had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 863 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Patcham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Patcham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Patcham has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Patcham crimes were 1,290. The crime rate of Patcham in 2024 was 45.30 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Patcham were around 863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.30 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 12 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
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean130 71,221 101,068 8
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

Patcham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Drugs 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 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413
July 202415
June 202430
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202523
December 202430
November 202430
October 202424
September 202424
August 202423
July 202433
June 202470
May 202424
April 202425

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202434
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20241
September 20246
August 202411
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202414
July 202417
June 202432
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
April 20241

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Patcham in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs4
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Birch Grove Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Warmdene Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. South Woodlands (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Ladies Mile Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Court Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Glenfalls Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warmdene Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Keymer Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chelwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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