Crime Rate in Queen's Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queen's Park

The total recorded crimes in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 309 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queen's Park crime rate of 1.13 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 Queen's Park, encompassing approximately 274,348 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (-9.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-37.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
Queen's Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Queen's Park?

To understand the safety of Queen's Park, we need to analyze Queen's 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, Queen's Park reported a higher crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 4,097 crimes compared to 1,778. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Queen's Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 3,037 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queen's Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, Queen's Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Queen's Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Queen's Park has recorded 309 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Queen's Park crimes were 4,097. The crime rate of Queen's Park in 2024 was 14.93 (year) or 1.24 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queen's Park were around 3,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.07 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Queen's Park)CrimesRank (Queen's Park)
St. Peter's and North Laine543 16,625 15,079 1
Regency480 26,540 24,631 2
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
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Queen's Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (95 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 603 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202590
March 202572
February 202551
December 202452
November 202453
October 202466
September 202448
August 202455
July 202460

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202513
February 202528
December 202424
November 202429
October 202430
September 202427
August 202438
July 202437

A total of 952 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 95.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 2025108
March 202592
February 202582
December 202470
November 202476
October 202483
September 202495
August 2024133
July 2024115

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202517
February 202514
December 202415
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 202420
July 202418

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202543
March 202531
February 202517
December 202423
November 202421
October 202421
September 202426
August 202442
July 202433

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202527
February 202521
December 202413
November 202416
October 202410
September 202418
August 202419
July 202414

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 514 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202537
March 202530
February 202534
December 202493
November 202454
October 202466
September 202485
August 202458
July 202429

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202417
July 202410

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
December 20245
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416
July 20249

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

High Crime Locations Queen's Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting20
Public order5
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Sussex Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Broad Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Thames Close (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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