Crime Rate in Patcham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Patcham

The total recorded crimes in Patcham, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Patcham crime rate of 3.86 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Patcham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • 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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • 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 areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • 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 May 2025 the Patcham has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Patcham)CrimesRank (Patcham)CrimesRank (Patcham)
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
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
Hove Park68 16774 16523 19
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Patcham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 20241
September 20246
August 202411
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 20254
February 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202414
July 202417
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 202529
February 202523
December 202430
November 202430
October 202424
September 202424
August 202423
July 202433
June 202470
May 202424

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20259
March 202521
February 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413
July 202415
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20256
February 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Patcham in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Warmdene Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Church Hill (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carden Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Dale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. South Woodlands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Court Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Glenfalls Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Keymer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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