Crime Rate in St. Peter's and North Laine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Peter's and North Laine

The total recorded crimes in St. Peter's and North Laine, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 543 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Peter's and North Laine crime rate of 3.42 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 St. Peter's and North Laine, encompassing approximately 158,843 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (17.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (117) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (15.38% increase)
St. Peter's and North Laine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 53
  • New Road with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30

How safe is St. Peter's and North Laine?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, St. Peter's and North Laine reported a higher crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 6,625 crimes compared to 1,778. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Peter's and North Laine witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, St. Peter's and North Laine experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 5,079 crimes compared to 1,367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St. Peter's and North Laine witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brighton and Hove, St. Peter's and North Laine has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St. Peter's and North Laine Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St. Peter's and North Laine has recorded 543 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total St. Peter's and North Laine crimes were 6,625. The crime rate of St. Peter's and North Laine in 2024 was 41.71 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Peter's and North Laine were around 5,079 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.97 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)
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
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Westbourne52 21721 18466 20
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

St. Peter's and North Laine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (117 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (182 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (127 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (103 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 136 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 111 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 139 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (134 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (103 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (140 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (85 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 146 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (254 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 660 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202541
March 202547
February 202542
December 202459
November 202453
October 202450
September 202450
August 202457
July 202463
June 202488
May 202458

A total of 1359 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025182
March 2025127
February 2025136
December 202499
November 2024102
October 2024137
September 2024101
August 202475
July 202496
June 202492
May 202495

A total of 1648 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025110
March 2025103
February 2025111
January 20251
December 2024139
November 2024124
October 2024134
September 2024123
August 2024140
July 2024146
June 2024254
May 2024134

A total of 229 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202426
July 202413
June 202438
May 202427

A total of 338 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202521
February 202520
December 202426
November 202426
October 202426
September 202428
August 202429
July 202431
June 202470
May 202427

A total of 1117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202591
March 202574
February 202559
December 202453
November 202462
October 202493
September 2024103
August 202485
July 2024105
June 2024200
May 202487

A total of 148 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
December 202410
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 202414
July 202410
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 246 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 202526
December 202430
November 202413
October 202418
September 202428
August 202417
July 202424
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
December 202416
November 202416
October 202413
September 202421
August 202414
July 202413
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 479 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202536
March 202528
February 202523
December 202435
November 202433
October 202437
September 202438
August 202449
July 202446
June 202468
May 202442

A total of 105 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 20246
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 106 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202514
February 202511
December 20243
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 68 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

High Crime Locations St. Peter's and North Laine in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Peter's and North Laine postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total53
Shoplifting47
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Road (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting20
Public order3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Prince'S Place (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Windsor Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Queen Square (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. St George'S Mews (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Inverness Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Grand Parade (Map)
Total11
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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