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 March 2025 are around 2,977 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brighton and Hove crime rate of 10.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (946) incidents (21.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (507) incidents (38.90% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (353) incidents (-12.41% decrease)
Brighton and Hove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 39
  • North Street with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32

Brighton and Hove Police Info:

Sussex Police

Brighton and Hove Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Regency (493 crimes), and the safest, Hove Park (56 crimes), is 437 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Brighton and Hove.

Similarly, the area of North Laine & the Lanes (795 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Blatchington (26 crimes), with a difference of 769 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brighton and Hove.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Regency493
St. Peter's and North Laine474
Queen's Park319
East Brighton163
Hollingdean and Stanmer142

Safest Wards:

North Portslade68
Westbourne63
Woodingdean61
Withdean60
Hove Park56

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Laine & the Lanes795
St James's Street & Queen's Park270
Brunswick132
Roedean & Marina127
Kemptown108

Safest Areas:

Patcham West & Westdene34
Hollingbury31
Seven Dials28
Fiveways28
West Blatchington26

Brighton and Hove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Public order 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 8546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 854.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1674 reported cases.

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

A total of 4620 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 513.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1082 reported cases.

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

A total of 504 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

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

A total of 893 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 168 reported cases.

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

A total of 1967 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 218.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 414 reported cases.

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

A total of 1068 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 118.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 170 reported cases.

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

A total of 621 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 97 reported cases.

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

A total of 2229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 247.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 424 reported cases.

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

A total of 391 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 104 reported cases.

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

A total of 2585 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 258.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 492 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 3990 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 443.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 622 reported cases.

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

A total of 433 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

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

A total of 1123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 272 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Brighton and Hove in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order8
Other theft7
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. North Street (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting17
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person2
Robbery2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting32
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

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