Crime Rate in Wish: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wish

The total recorded crimes in Wish, Brighton and Hove, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wish crime rate of 1.41 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 Wish, encompassing approximately 48,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (70.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wish Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 6
  • Glendor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ingram Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wish?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Wish demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 779 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wish recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wish had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 602 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wish recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wish Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wish has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Wish crimes were 779. The crime rate of Wish in 2024 was 15.95 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wish were around 602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.32 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 16 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
Queen's Park319 34,097 33,037 3
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
Hove Park56 21774 16523 19
North Portslade68 17706 19596 17
Withdean60 20633 20569 18
Westbourne63 18721 18466 20
Woodingdean61 19507 21346 21

Wish Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

In January 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202516
December 202412
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202428
May 202420
April 20246

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202517
December 202420
November 202416
October 202427
September 202425
August 202423
July 202421
June 202438
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 202413
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wish in March 2025

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

1. School Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Glendor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ingram Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Woodhouse Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ingram Crescent West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Ingram Crescent East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Scott Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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