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 July 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Brighton crime rate of 2.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (3.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
East Brighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Percival Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Penhurst Place 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 July 2025 the East Brighton has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Brighton)CrimesRank (East Brighton)CrimesRank (East Brighton)
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
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
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

East Brighton 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 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202527
May 202532
April 202518
March 202518
February 202516
December 202418
November 202416
October 202423
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202524
May 202544
April 202527
March 202520
February 202522
December 20249
November 202422
October 202418
September 202422
August 202430

A total of 915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025105
May 202583
April 202575
March 202568
February 202574
December 202482
November 202476
October 202490
September 202471
August 202482

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202516
April 202510
March 20253
February 202512
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 202410
August 202462

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202511
April 202514
March 202516
February 202528
December 202415
November 202426
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202512
April 20258
March 20251
February 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202512
April 202510
March 202516
February 202510
December 202418
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 202410

High Crime Locations East Brighton in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Percival Terrace (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
3. Penhurst Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Belgrave Place (Map)
Total7
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Wadhurst Rise (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bristol Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Bowring Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Manor Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Meadway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1

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