Crime Rate in Goldsmid: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goldsmid

The total recorded crimes in Goldsmid, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldsmid crime rate of 0.92 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 Goldsmid, encompassing approximately 100,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Goldsmid Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nizells Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Palmeira Place with total crimes: 5
  • Eaton Villas with total crimes: 5

How safe is Goldsmid?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Goldsmid demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1031 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goldsmid recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Goldsmid had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 866 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goldsmid Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goldsmid has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Goldsmid crimes were 1,031. The crime rate of Goldsmid in 2024 was 10.25 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goldsmid were around 866 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.61 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goldsmid)CrimesRank (Goldsmid)CrimesRank (Goldsmid)
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
East Brighton238 42,498 41,876 4
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
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

Goldsmid 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202524
April 202515
March 202535
February 202521
December 202427
November 202411
October 202426
September 202419
August 202423

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 202517
December 202411
November 202416
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
December 202411
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Goldsmid in July 2025

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

1. Nizells Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Palmeira Place (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eaton Villas (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Ethel Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Somerhill Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Conway Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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