Crime Rate in South Portslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Portslade

The total recorded crimes in South Portslade, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Portslade crime rate of 2.88 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 South Portslade, encompassing approximately 31,594 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
South Portslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 16
  • Vale Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • George Williams Mews with total crimes: 5

How safe is South Portslade?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, South Portslade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1234 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Portslade witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, South Portslade had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 832 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Portslade recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Portslade Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Portslade has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total South Portslade crimes were 1,234. The crime rate of South Portslade in 2024 was 39.06 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Portslade were around 832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.33 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Portslade)CrimesRank (South Portslade)CrimesRank (South Portslade)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
Regency573 26,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park379 34,097 33,037 3
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
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

South Portslade 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 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 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 (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202522
May 202526
April 202525
March 202531
February 202515
December 202423
November 202427
October 202442
September 202435
August 202434

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202514
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 202516
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202517
April 202512
March 202511
February 202521
December 20242
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Portslade in July 2025

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

1. Boundary Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Vale Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
3. George Williams Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carlton Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gordon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Dean Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Easthill Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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