Crime Rate in Woodingdean: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodingdean

The total recorded crimes in Woodingdean, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodingdean crime rate of 2.61 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 Woodingdean, encompassing approximately 12,658 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Woodingdean Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudwell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodingdean?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Woodingdean demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 507 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodingdean recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Woodingdean had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 346 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodingdean recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodingdean Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodingdean has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Woodingdean crimes were 507. The crime rate of Woodingdean in 2024 was 40.05 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodingdean were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.33 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodingdean)CrimesRank (Woodingdean)CrimesRank (Woodingdean)
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
South Portslade91 121,234 9832 13
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

Woodingdean 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202527
April 202518
March 202520
February 202515
December 202412
November 202414
October 20249
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 202510
March 202514
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Woodingdean in July 2025

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

1. Dudwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Truleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Merston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Abinger Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Selhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ravenswood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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