Crime in Brunswick & Adelaide: statistics, rates and trends
900 crimes were recorded in Brunswick & Adelaide in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brunswick & Adelaide at a glance
- Crime trends in Brunswick & Adelaide
- Types of crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
- Brunswick & Adelaide compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brunswick & Adelaide
- Demographics of Brunswick & Adelaide
- Questions about crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (216) and public order (77) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,567th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brunswick & Adelaide | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 900 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,250 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brunswick & Adelaide of any year here (900 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 900 | 87.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,060 | 103.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,085 | 105.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,104 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,102 | 107.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,335 | 130.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,500 | 146.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,149 | 112.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,047 | 102.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brunswick & Adelaide recorded notably more drugs (49% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (40% below) and violence and sexual offences (35% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 46 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 102 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 21.1 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 77 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -52% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brunswick & Adelaide; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston Park (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brunswick & Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | -28% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +619% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +46% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +451% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | -30% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -37% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +20% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Brunswick & Adelaide over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holland Mews” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holland Mews | 85 |
| On or near Lansdowne Place | 76 |
| On or near Palmeira Square | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 50 |
| On or near Brunswick Mews | 44 |
| On or near Farm Road | 43 |
| On or near Alice Street | 37 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 35 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 33 |
Of the 684 crimes in Brunswick & Adelaide with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 327 | 47.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Brunswick & Adelaide has an estimated population of 10,250 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (60%, against 20%), more households without a car (54%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brunswick & Adelaide average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brunswick & Adelaide | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 60.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brunswick & Adelaide a safe place to live?
Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,567th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Brunswick & Adelaide?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Brunswick & Adelaide going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brunswick & Adelaide was down 15% on the year before: 900 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,060 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brunswick & Adelaide?
About 10,250 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brunswick & Adelaide?
Brunswick & Adelaide is policed by Sussex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.