Crime Rate in Hollingdean and Stanmer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hollingdean and Stanmer

The total recorded crimes in Hollingdean and Stanmer, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollingdean and Stanmer crime rate of 3.67 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 Hollingdean and Stanmer, encompassing approximately 43,061 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (36.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hollingdean and Stanmer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Coldean Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Merevale with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hollingdean and Stanmer?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Hollingdean and Stanmer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1770 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hollingdean and Stanmer witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Hollingdean and Stanmer experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 1,368 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hollingdean and Stanmer witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hollingdean and Stanmer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hollingdean and Stanmer has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Hollingdean and Stanmer crimes were 1,770. The crime rate of Hollingdean and Stanmer in 2024 was 41.10 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hollingdean and Stanmer were around 1,368 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.77 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hollingdean and Stanmer)CrimesRank (Hollingdean and Stanmer)CrimesRank (Hollingdean and Stanmer)
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
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

Hollingdean and Stanmer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

In January 2025, Public order 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 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202547
March 202547
February 202541
December 202435
November 202439
October 202447
September 202439
August 202440
July 202467

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 20256
December 20248
November 202413
October 20248
September 202421
August 202411
July 20249

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202514
February 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 202514
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 202415
September 202416
August 20247
July 202414

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202542
March 202537
February 202521
December 202417
November 20249
October 202435
September 202430
August 202426
July 202440

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 20258
February 202510
December 202427
November 202414
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 202415

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 202410
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244
September 20249

High Crime Locations Hollingdean and Stanmer in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
2. Coldean Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
3. Merevale (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Florence Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Woburn Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. Barrow Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
10. Coldean Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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