Crime in Central Hove, Brighton and Hove
Comprehensive safety analysis for Central Hove, localized within Brighton and Hove.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 10Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 13 |
| On or near George Street Map | Other crime: 2Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Haddington Close Map | Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Blatchington Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Albert Mews Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hove Place Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Sussex Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Church Road Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Public order: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Albany Mews Map | Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
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Local Priorities
Shoplifting on George Street and local supermarkets.
Issued: 21 Apr 2026
Status Update
Increased hi-viz patrols, ensuring presence during key times.
Engagement with local community, including businesses.
Encourage continued reporting.
Partnership work with businesses
Engagement with youth and vulnerable groups
Actioned: 21 Apr 2026
Drug dealing
Issued: 21 Apr 2026
Status Update
Increased hi-viz patrols.
Community engagement and education.
Collaborative working with partners to tackle the issues.
Work with PCs to conduct enforcement work.
Actioned: 21 Apr 2026
Burglaries
Issued: 21 Apr 2026
Status Update
High visibility patrols
Engagement with local residents around residential security - information shared via Sussex Alerts
Encourage reporting
Engagement with Neighbourhood Watch
Actioned: 21 Apr 2026
Engagement Events
Community Meeting
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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Waitrose, Nevill Road
Community Meeting
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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Waitrose, Nevill Road
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