Crime in Coldean & Stanmer: statistics, rates and trends
911 crimes were recorded in Coldean & Stanmer in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Coldean & Stanmer at a glance
- Crime trends in Coldean & Stanmer
- Types of crime in Coldean & Stanmer
- Coldean & Stanmer compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coldean & Stanmer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coldean & Stanmer
- Population and deprivation in Coldean & Stanmer
- Questions about crime in Coldean & Stanmer
- About this data
911 crimes were recorded in Coldean & Stanmer in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 336 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coldean & Stanmer has the 1,903rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coldean & Stanmer | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 911 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.6 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,587 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coldean & Stanmer was highest in the year to July 2020 (952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (714). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 911 | 78.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 852 | 73.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 839 | 72.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 714 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 747 | 64.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 763 | 65.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 952 | 82.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 930 | 80.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 842 | 72.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coldean & Stanmer 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 theft from the person, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+18%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-20%) and other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 29.0 | 0.85 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 17.9 | 1.16 | +14% |
| Other theft | 78 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +18% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +6% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.7 | 1.14 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.1 | 1.84 | +140% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.2 | 0.46 | -4% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -17% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 1.36 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +62% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +400% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coldean & Stanmer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coldean & Stanmer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coldean & Stanmer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coldean & Stanmer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 58 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 up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coldean & Stanmer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 56 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coldean & Stanmer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coldean & Stanmer
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coldean & Stanmer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coldean & Stanmer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coldean & Stanmer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coldean & Stanmer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coldean & Stanmer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coldean & Stanmer
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coldean & Stanmer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coldean & Stanmer recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coldean & Stanmer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coldean & Stanmer.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coldean & Stanmer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | +7% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,201 | 82.2 | +5% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | -14% |
| Woodingdean | 473 | 49.6 | -37% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +31% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | -13% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -30% |
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,008 | 163.2 | +108% |
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 Coldean & Stanmer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldean Lane | 128 |
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Woburn Place | 82 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Barcombe Road | 45 |
| On or near Highfields | 39 |
| On or near Broadfields | 36 |
| On or near Ashurst Road | 24 |
| On or near Halland Road | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coldean & Stanmer 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 | 302 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Coldean & Stanmer has an estimated population of 11,587. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coldean & Stanmer sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coldean & Stanmer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 85.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.8% |
| Social rented homes | 40.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% |
Is Coldean & Stanmer a safe place to live?
Coldean & Stanmer recorded 78.6 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 Coldean & Stanmer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Coldean & Stanmer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coldean & Stanmer was up 7% on the year before: 911 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 852 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coldean & Stanmer?
Coldean & Stanmer 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 Coldean & Stanmer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.