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 May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Portslade crime rate of 2.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Portslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boundary Road with total crimes: 14
  • George Williams Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the South Portslade has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 2.85 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Portslade)CrimesRank (South Portslade)CrimesRank (South Portslade)
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
Patcham110 91,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean125 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide89 141,158 12958 9
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

South Portslade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202525
March 202531
February 202515
December 202423
November 202427
October 202442
September 202435
August 202434
July 202433
June 202482
May 202436

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 202516
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 202415
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20259
February 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417
July 202421
June 202442
May 202423

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202511
February 202521
December 20242
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations South Portslade in May 2025

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

1. Boundary Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. George Williams Mews (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. St Aubyns Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Locks Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carlton Terrace (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burlington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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