Crime in Brunswick & Adelaide: statistics, rates and trends
877 crimes were recorded in Brunswick & Adelaide in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brunswick & Adelaide
- Questions about crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
- About this data
877 crimes were recorded in Brunswick & Adelaide in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brunswick & Adelaide has the 1,639th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brunswick & Adelaide | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 877 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.6 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,250 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brunswick & Adelaide was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,418 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (877). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 877 | 85.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,064 | 103.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,125 | 109.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,096 | 106.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,071 | 104.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,404 | 137.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,418 | 138.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,166 | 113.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,045 | 102.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brunswick & Adelaide 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 21.7 | 0.63 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 20.0 | 1.30 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 7.1 | 0.86 | -26% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.8 | 1.07 | -11% |
| Public order | 70 | 6.8 | 1.03 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -19% |
| Drugs | 48 | 4.7 | 1.43 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.3 | 2.84 | +4% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +15% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.9 | 0.52 | -59% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.00 | -29% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brunswick & Adelaide
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brunswick & Adelaide
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brunswick & Adelaide
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brunswick & Adelaide
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brunswick & Adelaide
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brunswick & Adelaide
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brunswick & Adelaide
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brunswick & Adelaide
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brunswick & Adelaide
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brunswick & Adelaide
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brunswick & Adelaide
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brunswick & Adelaide
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brunswick & Adelaide
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brunswick & Adelaide, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brunswick & Adelaide.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brunswick & Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmid | 889 | 61.5 | -28% |
| Regency | 6,264 | 625.7 | +631% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | +47% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +467% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 636 | 60.6 | -29% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -36% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +21% |
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | +33% |
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 Brunswick & Adelaide over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holland Mews | 79 |
| On or near Lansdowne Place | 74 |
| On or near Palmeira Square | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Salisbury Road | 48 |
| On or near Farm Road | 43 |
| On or near Brunswick Mews | 35 |
| On or near Brunswick Road | 34 |
| On or near Alice Street | 33 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brunswick & Adelaide 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 37.6% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 23.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Brunswick & Adelaide has an estimated population of 10,250. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brunswick & Adelaide sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brunswick & Adelaide |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 7.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 60.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Brunswick & Adelaide a safe place to live?
Brunswick & Adelaide recorded 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Brunswick & Adelaide?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in Brunswick & Adelaide going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brunswick & Adelaide was down 18% on the year before: 877 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,064 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brunswick & Adelaide?
Brunswick & Adelaide is policed by Sussex. 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 Brunswick & Adelaide. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.