Crime Rate in Withdean: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Withdean

The total recorded crimes in Withdean, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Withdean crime rate of 2.27 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 Withdean, encompassing approximately 43,581 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Withdean Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterhall Road with total crimes: 15
  • Green Ridge with total crimes: 13
  • Cumberland Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Withdean?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Withdean demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 633 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Withdean recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Withdean had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 569 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Withdean recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Withdean Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Withdean has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Withdean crimes were 633. The crime rate of Withdean in 2024 was 14.52 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Withdean were around 569 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.06 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Withdean)CrimesRank (Withdean)CrimesRank (Withdean)
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
South Portslade90 131,234 9832 13
Hanover and Elm Grove100 101,100 13958 10
Goldsmid77 151,031 14866 11
Rottingdean Coastal97 121,172 11819 14
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

Withdean Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

December 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
October 20242
May 202411

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202523
March 202519
February 202513
December 202421
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Withdean in May 2025

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

1. Waterhall Road (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
2. Green Ridge (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person10
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Cumberland Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Gatton Park Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Approach (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. A23 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Tivoli Crescent (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
8. Valley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramble Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gordon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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