Crime Rate in Wish: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wish

The total recorded crimes in Wish, Brighton and Hove, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wish crime rate of 1.17 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 Wish, encompassing approximately 48,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Wish Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingram Crescent East with total crimes: 7
  • Ingram Crescent West with total crimes: 6
  • Alpine Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wish?

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

  • Relative to Brighton and Hove:

    • In 2024, Wish demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brighton and Hove average, with 779 crimes compared to 1778.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wish recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

    • In 2023, Wish had fewer crimes than the Brighton and Hove average, with 602 crimes compared to 1,367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wish recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Brighton and Hove.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wish Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wish has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Brighton and Hove, UK

In 2024, the total Wish crimes were 779. The crime rate of Wish in 2024 was 15.95 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wish were around 602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.32 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Brighton and Hove.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wish)CrimesRank (Wish)CrimesRank (Wish)
St. Peter's and North Laine660 16,625 15,079 1
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
Hove Park67 17774 16523 19
Westbourne69 16721 18466 20
Withdean44 20633 20569 18
Woodingdean33 21507 21346 21

Wish 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

In January 2025, Other crime 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 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202516
April 202523
March 20259
February 202516
December 202412
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202518
April 202523
March 202529
February 202517
December 202420
November 202416
October 202427
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 202517
March 20254
February 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 202413
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wish in July 2025

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

1. Ingram Crescent East (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
2. Ingram Crescent West (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alpine Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Scott Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ingram Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. School Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Glendor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Wish Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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