Crime Rate in North Portslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Portslade

The total recorded crimes in North Portslade, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Portslade crime rate of 2.16 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 North Portslade, encompassing approximately 27,742 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
North Portslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 4
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is North Portslade?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, North Portslade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 706 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Portslade recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, North Portslade had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 596 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Portslade recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Portslade Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Portslade has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total North Portslade crimes were 706. The crime rate of North Portslade in 2024 was 25.45 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Portslade were around 596 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.48 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Portslade)CrimesRank (North Portslade)CrimesRank (North Portslade)
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
Hollingdean and Stanmer158 51,770 51,368 5
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
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

North Portslade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 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 Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 202511
December 202420
November 202420
October 202415
September 202419
August 202422
July 202414
June 202456
May 202426

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 20258
February 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 202516
February 202516
December 20245
November 20248
October 202413
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20244
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations North Portslade in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Juniper Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Valley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chalky Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Stonery Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Wickhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southon Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Westway Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Avery Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sheepbell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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