Crime in Brighton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
605 crimes were recorded in Brighton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brighton Hill
- Questions about crime in Brighton Hill
- About this data
605 crimes were recorded in Brighton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 315 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brighton Hill has the 2,762nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brighton Hill | Basingstoke and Deane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 605 | 13,432 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 69.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,710 | 193,110 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brighton Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (964 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (605). Over the whole period it fell 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 605 | 56.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 712 | 66.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 705 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 873 | 81.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 964 | 90.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 796 | 74.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 773 | 72.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 777 | 72.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 919 | 85.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brighton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-83%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 29.4 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 7.7 | 0.51 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +4% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -42% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -41% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.67 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -83% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brighton Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brighton Hill recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brighton Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brighton Hill recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brighton Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brighton Hill recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brighton Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brighton Hill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brighton Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brighton Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brighton Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brighton Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brighton Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brighton Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brighton Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brighton Hill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brighton Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brighton Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brighton Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brighton Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brighton Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brighton Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brighton Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brighton Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brighton Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brighton Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brighton Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brighton Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brighton Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brighton Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brighton Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ham | 1,182 | 108.5 | +92% |
| Hatch Warren & Beggarwood | 498 | 50.0 | -11% |
| Kempshott & Buckskin | 456 | 42.8 | -24% |
| Brookvale & Kings Furlong | 1,697 | 155.6 | +175% |
| Eastrop & Grove | 1,635 | 157.7 | +179% |
| Winklebury & Manydown | 503 | 70.4 | +25% |
| Oakley & The Candovers | 565 | 52.5 | -7% |
| Norden | 1,173 | 104.3 | +85% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brighton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Quilter Road | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Barber Road | 34 |
| On or near Strauss Road | 24 |
| On or near Handel Close | 21 |
| On or near Dankworth Road | 21 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 21 |
| On or near Carmichael Way | 17 |
| On or near Byrd Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Brighton Way | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brighton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 225 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Brighton Hill has an estimated population of 10,710. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brighton Hill sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brighton Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.0% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Brighton Hill a safe place to live?
Brighton Hill recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brighton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Brighton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brighton Hill was down 15% on the year before: 605 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 712 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brighton Hill?
Brighton Hill is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brighton Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.