Crime Rate in Hanover and Elm Grove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hanover and Elm Grove

The total recorded crimes in Hanover and Elm Grove, Brighton and Hove, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanover and Elm Grove 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 Hanover and Elm Grove, encompassing approximately 118,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hanover and Elm Grove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Place with total crimes: 11
  • Hartington Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Pevensey Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hanover and Elm Grove?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Hanover and Elm Grove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1100 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hanover and Elm Grove recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hanover and Elm Grove 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, Hanover and Elm Grove witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hanover and Elm Grove Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hanover and Elm Grove has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 0.80 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Hanover and Elm Grove crimes were 1,100. The crime rate of Hanover and Elm Grove in 2024 was 9.28 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hanover and Elm Grove were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.08 (year) or 0.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)CrimesRank (Brighton and Hove)
St. Peter's and North Laine474 26,625 15,079 1
Regency493 16,540 24,631 2
Queen's Park319 34,097 33,037 3
East Brighton163 42,498 41,876 4
Hollingdean and Stanmer142 51,770 51,368 5
Central Hove108 91,490 61,280 6
Rottingdean Coastal137 61,172 11819 14
Hangleton and Knoll123 81,256 81,271 7
Patcham92 111,290 7863 12
Moulsecoomb and Bevendean130 71,221 101,068 8
Brunswick and Adelaide83 131,158 12958 9
South Portslade74 151,234 9832 13
Goldsmid92 121,031 14866 11
Preston Park75 14729 17704 15
Wish69 16779 15602 16
Hove Park56 21774 16523 19
North Portslade68 17706 19596 17
Withdean60 20633 20569 18
Westbourne63 18721 18466 20
Woodingdean61 19507 21346 21

Hanover and Elm Grove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
December 20246
November 202413
October 202412
September 202412
August 202415
July 202420
June 202420
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20248
November 202415
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202537
January 20251
December 202431
November 202428
October 202426
September 202444
August 202437
July 202426
June 202442
May 202432
April 202428

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Hanover and Elm Grove in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hanover and Elm Grove postcode area is presented below.

1. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Hartington Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Pevensey Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Finsbury Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Clayton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. May Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carlyle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Queen'S Park Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. St Helen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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