Crime Rate in Brunswick and Adelaide: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brunswick and Adelaide

The total recorded crimes in Brunswick and Adelaide, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brunswick and Adelaide crime rate of 0.80 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 Brunswick and Adelaide, encompassing approximately 110,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Brunswick and Adelaide Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmeira Square with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Brunswick and Adelaide?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Brunswick and Adelaide demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1158 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brunswick and Adelaide recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Brunswick and Adelaide had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 958 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brunswick and Adelaide witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brunswick and Adelaide Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brunswick and Adelaide has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 0.80 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Brunswick and Adelaide crimes were 1,158. The crime rate of Brunswick and Adelaide in 2024 was 10.43 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brunswick and Adelaide were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.63 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)CrimesRank (Brunswick and Adelaide)
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
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
Withdean99 11633 20569 18
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

Brunswick and Adelaide Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202529
March 202524
February 202520
December 202424
November 202417
October 202420
September 202427
August 202419
July 202423
June 202436
May 202418

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 202512
February 202513
December 202418
November 202423
October 202417
September 202416
August 202421
July 202429
June 202466
May 202414

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 202413
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 202414
July 20249
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202519
March 20257
February 20259
November 20242
September 202414
August 20244
July 20244
June 202442
May 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Brunswick and Adelaide in May 2025

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

1. Palmeira Square (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Brunswick Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lower Market Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Lansdowne Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brunswick Street West (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Brunswick Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Lansdowne Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Holland Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Brunswick Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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