Crime Rate in East Brighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Brighton

The total recorded crimes in East Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Brighton crime rate of 2.32 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 East Brighton, encompassing approximately 102,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (10.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (62.96% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
East Brighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Wadhurst Rise with total crimes: 11

How safe is East Brighton?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, East Brighton reported a higher crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 2,498 crimes compared to 1,778. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Brighton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, East Brighton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1,876 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Brighton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, East Brighton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Brighton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Brighton has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total East Brighton crimes were 2,498. The crime rate of East Brighton in 2024 was 24.27 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Brighton were around 1,876 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Brighton)CrimesRank (East Brighton)CrimesRank (East Brighton)
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
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
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

East Brighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
December 20249
November 202422
October 202418
September 202422
August 202430
July 202427
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 202510
December 202418
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412
July 202412
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202518
March 202518
February 202516
December 202418
November 202416
October 202423
September 202416
August 202423
July 202426
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202575
March 202568
February 202574
December 202482
November 202476
October 202490
September 202471
August 202482
July 202465
June 2024108
May 202477

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20253
February 202512
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 202462
July 202446
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202516
February 202528
December 202415
November 202426
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20251
February 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations East Brighton in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Burglary2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wadhurst Rise (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Wilson Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Bennett Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Southwater Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Percival Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Chadborn Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1

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