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 July 2025 are around 660 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Peter's and North Laine crime rate of 4.16 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 St. Peter's and North Laine, encompassing approximately 158,843 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (19.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (138) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (137) incidents (9.60% increase)
St. Peter's and North Laine Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 61
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27

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 July 2025 the St. Peter's and North Laine has recorded 660 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)CrimesRank (St. Peter's and North Laine)
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
Hove Park67 17774 16523 19
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

St. Peter's and North Laine 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 154 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (129 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 1322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025138
June 2025108
May 2025117
April 2025182
March 2025127
February 2025136
December 202499
November 2024102
October 2024137
September 2024101
August 202475

A total of 89 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 987 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025125
May 2025105
April 202591
March 202574
February 202559
December 202453
November 202462
October 202493
September 2024103
August 202485

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202516
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202426

A total of 378 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202524
May 202544
April 202536
March 202528
February 202523
December 202435
November 202433
October 202437
September 202438
August 202449

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202545
May 202552
April 202541
March 202547
February 202542
December 202459
November 202453
October 202450
September 202450
August 202457

A total of 1397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025154
June 2025129
May 2025129
April 2025110
March 2025103
February 2025111
January 20251
December 2024139
November 2024124
October 2024134
September 2024123
August 2024140

A total of 250 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202510
May 202519
April 202515
March 202521
February 202520
December 202426
November 202426
October 202426
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202516
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 202526
December 202430
November 202413
October 202418
September 202428
August 202417

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 109 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
December 202416
November 202416
October 202413
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
December 202410
November 20249
October 202415
September 202416
August 202414

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

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

1. New Road (Map)
Total61
Anti-social behaviour44
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Windsor Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Frederick Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen Square (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
8. Prince'S Place (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Grand Parade (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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