Crime Rate in Hove Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hove Park

The total recorded crimes in Hove Park, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hove Park crime rate of 2.50 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 Hove Park, encompassing approximately 26,755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hove Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • King George Vi Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Woodruff Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hove Park?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Hove Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 774 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hove Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Hove Park had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 523 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hove Park recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hove Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hove Park has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Hove Park crimes were 774. The crime rate of Hove Park in 2024 was 28.93 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hove Park were around 523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.55 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hove Park)CrimesRank (Hove Park)CrimesRank (Hove Park)
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
Goldsmid93 111,031 14866 11
North Portslade88 13706 19596 17
Preston Park51 19729 17704 15
Wish57 18779 15602 16
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

Hove Park 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 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 202524
December 202425
November 202429
October 202429
September 202429
August 202423

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202523
April 202520
March 202520
February 202520
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hove Park in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
2. King George Vi Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woodruff Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Deanway (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aldrington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wincombe Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Benett Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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