Crime Rate in Westbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne, Brighton and Hove, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne crime rate of 0.30 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 Westbourne, encompassing approximately 176,054 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Westbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Carlisle Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sackville Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Westbourne?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Westbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 721 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Westbourne had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 466 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbourne recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westbourne has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Westbourne crimes were 721. The crime rate of Westbourne in 2024 was 4.94 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbourne were around 466 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.67 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)CrimesRank (Westbourne)
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
North Portslade60 19706 19596 17
Woodingdean53 20507 21346 21

Westbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202526
February 202511
December 202423
November 202418
October 202421
September 202414
August 202418
July 202415
June 202436
May 202423

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 202418
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Westbourne in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1
2. Carlisle Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sackville Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wynnes Mews (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pembroke Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pembroke Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Westbourne Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Arthur Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Cowper Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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