Crime in Brighton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
640 crimes were recorded in Brighton Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brighton Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Brighton Hill
- Types of crime in Brighton Hill
- Brighton Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brighton Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brighton Hill
- Demographics of Brighton Hill
- Questions about crime in Brighton Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (299), anti-social behaviour (107) and public order (60) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brighton Hill | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 640 | 13,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.8 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,710 | 193,110 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brighton Hill of any year here (640 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 640 | 59.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 688 | 64.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 700 | 65.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 836 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,005 | 93.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 780 | 72.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 776 | 72.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 792 | 73.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 888 | 82.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 36 and public order rose from 49 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 27.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 10.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +50% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brighton Hill; the highest is Brookvale & Kings Furlong (157.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempshott & Buckskin (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brighton Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,188 | 109.0 | +82% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 499 | 50.1 | -16% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 483 | 45.4 | -24% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,720 | 157.7 | +164% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,627 | 156.9 | +163% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 506 | 70.8 | +19% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 572 | 53.1 | -11% |
| Norden | 1,137 | 101.1 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Brighton Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Quilter Road | 43 |
| On or near Barber Road | 34 |
| On or near Strauss Road | 25 |
| On or near Dankworth Road | 22 |
| On or near Handel Close | 21 |
| On or near Byrd Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 20 |
| On or near Gershwin Road | 19 |
| On or near Bach Close | 17 |
Of the 533 crimes in Brighton Hill with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Brighton Hill has an estimated population of 10,710 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brighton Hill average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brighton Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brighton Hill a safe place to live?
Brighton Hill recorded 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brighton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Brighton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brighton Hill was down 7% on the year before: 640 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brighton Hill?
About 10,710 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brighton Hill?
Brighton Hill is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.