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WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in Patcham, Brighton and Hove

Comprehensive safety analysis for Patcham, localized within Brighton and Hove.

Total Crimes

110
trending_up +14.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

72.97per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

14,500

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour12
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Shoplifting11
Public Order11
Other Theft10
Drug Offences9
Vehicle Crime7
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Police Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Public order: 8Drugs: 7
 33
On or near Court Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1
 5
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4
 4
On or near Old Boat Walk Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
 4
On or near Bramble Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
 4
On or near Birch Grove Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
 3
On or near Hartfield Avenue Map
Other theft: 2
 2
On or near Stoneleigh Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
 2
On or near Chelwood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2
On or near Patchdean Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
 2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Brighton and Hove district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Brighton and Hove

City Average

103.0per 1k

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Local Policing

Withdean

Sussex Police

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Local Priorities

Youth disorder

Issued: 27 Apr 2026

Status Update

Action taken:
Working with Brighton and Hove Police Youth Team and liasing with local schools to help manage ongoing youth related concerns.
Hi-viz patrols in the areas being impacted at key times.
Partnership work with local youth services.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Drug dealing

Issued: 27 Apr 2026

Status Update

Encourage reporting
Engagement with local communtiy
Increase patrols in reported areas.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL16

Meet your new PCSO!

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PCSO Matthews is new to the ward and would like to meet you all!

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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The Barn, Westdene

JUL30

Community Meeting

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Waitrose

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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121 Nevill Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove.

JUL30

Community Meeting

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Waitrose

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11:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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121 Nevill Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove.

AUG24

Community Meeting

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Waitrose

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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121 Nevill Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove.

AUG24

Community Meeting

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Waitrose

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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121 Nevill Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove.

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