Crime Rate in Queen's Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queen's Park

The total recorded crimes in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 379 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queen's Park crime rate of 1.38 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 Queen's Park, encompassing approximately 274,348 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-16.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 17

How safe is Queen's Park?

To understand the safety of Queen's Park, we need to analyze Queen's 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, Queen's Park reported a higher crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 4,097 crimes compared to 1,778. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Queen's Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 3,037 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, Queen's Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Queen's Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Queen's Park has recorded 379 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Queen's Park crimes were 4,097. The crime rate of Queen's Park in 2024 was 14.93 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queen's Park were around 3,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.07 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Queen's Park)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
Regency573 26,540 24,631 2
East Brighton238 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer173 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove134 61,490 61,280 6
Hangleton and Knoll111 91,256 81,271 7
Patcham122 71,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean121 81,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide87 141,158 12958 9
South Portslade91 121,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove87 151,100 13958 10
Rottingdean Coastal95 101,172 11819 14
Goldsmid93 111,031 14866 11
North Portslade88 13706 19596 17
Preston Park51 19729 17704 15
Wish57 18779 15602 16
Hove Park67 17774 16523 19
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202524
May 202514
April 20259
March 202527
February 202521
December 202413
November 202416
October 202410

A total of 825 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 91.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 2025118
May 202598
April 2025108
March 202592
February 202582
December 202470
November 202476
October 202483

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202528
May 202530
April 202524
March 202513
February 202528
December 202424
November 202429
October 202430

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
October 20242

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
December 20245
November 202414
October 202412

A total of 588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 65.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202578
May 202556
April 202590
March 202572
February 202551
December 202452
November 202453
October 202466

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202521
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
December 202415
November 202410
October 202413

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202536
May 202529
April 202543
March 202531
February 202517
December 202423
November 202421
October 202421

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202558
May 202528
April 202537
March 202530
February 202534
December 202493
November 202454
October 202466

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248

High Crime Locations Queen's Park in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting29
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Drugs1
3. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rock Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Steine Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1

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