Crime in Coldean & Stanmer: statistics, rates and trends
943 crimes were recorded in Coldean & Stanmer in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Coldean & Stanmer
- Questions about crime in Coldean & Stanmer
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (215) and other theft (82) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,784th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coldean & Stanmer | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 943 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,587 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coldean & Stanmer peaked in the year to August 2019 (948 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (706). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 943 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 849 | 73.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 848 | 73.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 706 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 749 | 64.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 756 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 932 | 80.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 948 | 81.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 831 | 71.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coldean & Stanmer recorded notably more theft from the person (85% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 30.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Other theft | 82 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Public order | 59 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coldean & Stanmer; the highest is Whitehawk & Marina (164.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodingdean (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coldean & Stanmer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | +8% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,220 | 83.5 | +3% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -16% |
| Woodingdean | 473 | 49.6 | -39% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +30% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -14% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -33% |
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,024 | 164.5 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Coldean & Stanmer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coldean Lane” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coldean Lane | 127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Woburn Place | 96 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Highfields | 45 |
| On or near Barcombe Road | 40 |
| On or near Broadfields | 38 |
| On or near Ashurst Road | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near Barcombe Place | 18 |
Of the 728 crimes in Coldean & Stanmer with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further 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% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Coldean & Stanmer has an estimated population of 11,587 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (59.0%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (8.9%, against 3.4%) and more social housing (40%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coldean & Stanmer average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Coldean & Stanmer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 30.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 59.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Coldean & Stanmer a safe place to live?
Coldean & Stanmer recorded 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,784th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Coldean & Stanmer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in Coldean & Stanmer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coldean & Stanmer was up 11% on the year before: 943 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coldean & Stanmer?
About 11,587 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coldean & Stanmer?
Coldean & Stanmer 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.