WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Sussex Police Police

Crime in South Portslade, Brighton and Hove

Comprehensive safety analysis for South Portslade, localized within Brighton and Hove.

Total Crimes

121
trending_up +4.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

99.37per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,892

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour39
Violence & Sexual Offences26
Shoplifting17
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Public Order8
Vehicle Crime7
Other Theft4
Drug Offences3
Other Crime3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Weapons Possession1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Boundary Road Map
Shoplifting: 14Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
21
On or near St Peter'S Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 10
10
On or near George Williams Mews Map
Public order: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1
10
On or near Carlton Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1
9
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Southdown Avenue Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Foredown Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Gardener Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sharpthorne Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Brighton and Hove district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Brighton and Hove

National Safety

Top 17%Riskiest

City Average

103.0per 1k

Local Policing

South Portslade

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting taking place at some stores on Boundary Road as well as the supermarkets in the area.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Work with local businesses to understand issues and to offer support.
Increase hi-viz patrols in the area at key times.
Community engagement work.
Engagement with youth and vulnerable groups.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Increase community engagement.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Encourage residents to get in touch regarding meetings/community days.
Promote my availability via Sussex Alerts.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Hotspot patrols to address Youth ASB and drug use in the area.

Issued: 29 Apr 2026

Status Update

Increase foot and car patrols across the ward to deter criminality.

Actioned: 29 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL6

Meeting

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Quay View/Council preperation meeting

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hove Town Hall

JUL23

Meeting

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Quay View Residents Meeting

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Quay View, Portslade

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