Crime Rate in Brighton and Hove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brighton and Hove

The total recorded crimes in Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 3,144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brighton and Hove crime rate of 11.35 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 Brighton and Hove, encompassing approximately 277,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (960) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (557) incidents (0.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (380) incidents (-21.16% decrease)
Brighton and Hove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • North Street with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33

Brighton and Hove Police Info:

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Brighton and Hove Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Peter's and North Laine (543 crimes), and the safest, Westbourne (52 crimes), is 491 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Brighton and Hove.

Similarly, the area of North Laine & the Lanes (854 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fiveways (21 crimes), with a difference of 833 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brighton and Hove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Peter's and North Laine543
Regency480
Queen's Park309
East Brighton239
Hollingdean and Stanmer158

Safest Wards:

Preston Park68
Wish67
North Portslade60
Woodingdean53
Westbourne52

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Laine & the Lanes854
St James's Street & Queen's Park265
Whitehawk133
Roedean & Marina128
Brunswick128

Safest Areas:

Rottingdean & Saltdean38
Goldsmid East36
Hollingbury28
West Blatchington21
Fiveways21

Brighton and Hove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (960 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (557 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (898 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (552 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (946 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (507 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 779 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 403 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 818 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 422 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (785 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (428 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (827 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (485 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (821 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (454 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (940 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (502 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 953 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 537 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1674 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1082 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4852 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 441.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025380
April 2025482
March 2025353
February 2025403
December 2024422
November 2024428
October 2024485
September 2024454
August 2024406
July 2024417
June 2024622

A total of 313 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202542
March 202519
February 202514
December 202420
November 202422
October 202412
September 202429
August 202433
July 202440
June 202438

A total of 1315 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025109
March 2025103
February 2025125
December 2024113
November 2024106
October 2024105
September 202498
August 2024125
July 2024123
June 2024170

A total of 564 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202524
March 202549
February 202533
December 202422
November 202443
October 202453
September 202444
August 202470
July 202466
June 2024124

A total of 516 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202524
March 202524
February 202513
December 202421
November 202437
October 202459
September 202440
August 202497
July 202452
June 202490

A total of 3152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 492 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025281
April 2025286
March 2025262
February 2025212
January 20251
December 2024236
November 2024235
October 2024258
September 2024278
August 2024315
July 2024296
June 2024492

A total of 5729 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 520.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1082 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025557
April 2025552
March 2025507
February 2025365
December 2024351
November 2024375
October 2024459
September 2024442
August 2024502
July 2024537
June 20241082

A total of 2681 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 243.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 424 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025246
April 2025206
March 2025210
February 2025187
December 2024209
November 2024210
October 2024212
September 2024216
August 2024299
July 2024262
June 2024424

A total of 1052 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202581
March 202595
February 202580
December 202492
November 202493
October 202480
September 202486
August 2024102
July 202497
June 2024168

A total of 2332 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 212.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025180
April 2025185
March 2025220
February 2025194
December 2024154
November 2024195
October 2024197
September 2024193
August 2024203
July 2024197
June 2024414

A total of 748 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202571
March 202571
February 202563
January 20251
December 202441
November 202497
October 202489
September 202453
August 202461
July 202455
June 202490

A total of 10404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 867.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1674 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025960
April 2025898
March 2025946
February 2025779
January 20253
December 2024818
November 2024785
October 2024827
September 2024821
August 2024940
July 2024953
June 20241674

A total of 1296 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202583
March 202572
February 202586
December 2024110
November 2024126
October 202489
September 2024124
August 2024126
July 2024118
June 2024272

A total of 463 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202533
March 202546
February 202529
December 202429
November 202440
October 202430
September 202431
August 202446
July 202436
June 2024104

High Crime Locations Brighton and Hove in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting47
Theft from the person1
2. North Street (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting9
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting20
Public order5
Robbery3
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. New Road (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting20
Public order3
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery4
Bicycle theft1

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