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 March 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queen's Park crime rate of 1.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (72) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Queen's Park has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 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.

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
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
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

Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (99 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 643 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202551
December 202452
November 202453
October 202466
September 202448
August 202455
July 202460
June 202470
May 202475
April 202441

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202521
December 202413
November 202416
October 202410
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414
June 202436
May 202422
April 20248

A total of 185 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
December 202415
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 202420
July 202418
June 202438
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 347 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202528
December 202424
November 202429
October 202430
September 202427
August 202438
July 202437
June 202468
May 202427
April 202426

A total of 345 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202517
December 202423
November 202421
October 202421
September 202426
August 202442
July 202433
June 202460
May 202439
April 202432

A total of 1138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 202582
December 202470
November 202476
October 202483
September 202495
August 2024133
July 2024115
June 2024206
May 202487
April 202499

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
December 20245
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249
June 202420
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 529 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202534
December 202493
November 202454
October 202466
September 202485
August 202458
July 202429
June 202436
May 202431
April 202413

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202417
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 202418
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202432
May 20249
April 20246

High Crime Locations Queen's Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Van Alen Mews (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour13
5. St Mary'S Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dorset Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Upper St James'S Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Lower Rock Gardens (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1

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