Crime in Goldsmid: statistics, rates and trends
889 crimes were recorded in Goldsmid in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Goldsmid at a glance
- Crime trends in Goldsmid
- Types of crime in Goldsmid
- Goldsmid compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goldsmid
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goldsmid
- Population and deprivation in Goldsmid
- Questions about crime in Goldsmid
- About this data
889 crimes were recorded in Goldsmid in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Goldsmid has the 2,537th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goldsmid | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 889 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,449 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goldsmid was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,313 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (823). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 889 | 61.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 823 | 57.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 823 | 57.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 902 | 62.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 991 | 68.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,313 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,283 | 88.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,038 | 71.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 950 | 65.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goldsmid 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+41%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-27%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 16.6 | 1.08 | +41% |
| Public order | 72 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +9% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 3.3 | 0.67 | -27% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.8 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -12% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.4 | 1.68 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +75% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goldsmid
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goldsmid recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goldsmid
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goldsmid recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goldsmid
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goldsmid recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goldsmid
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goldsmid recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goldsmid
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goldsmid recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goldsmid
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goldsmid recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goldsmid
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goldsmid recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goldsmid
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goldsmid recorded 28 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 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goldsmid
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goldsmid recorded 21 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 up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goldsmid
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goldsmid recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goldsmid
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goldsmid recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goldsmid
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goldsmid recorded 14 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goldsmid
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goldsmid recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Goldsmid
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Goldsmid recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Goldsmid, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goldsmid.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldsmid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 877 | 85.6 | +39% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | +104% |
| Regency | 6,264 | 625.7 | +917% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -11% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 636 | 60.6 | -2% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +689% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 783 | 48.7 | -21% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +68% |
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 Goldsmid over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Conway Place | 39 |
| On or near Lyon Close | 39 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 37 |
| On or near Nizells Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Somerhill Road | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near The Drive | 28 |
| On or near Eaton Villas | 26 |
| On or near Wilbury Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goldsmid 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 | 304 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 240 | 27.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Goldsmid has an estimated population of 14,449. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goldsmid sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goldsmid |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 43.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Goldsmid a safe place to live?
Goldsmid recorded 61.5 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 Goldsmid?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Goldsmid going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldsmid was up 8% on the year before: 889 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 823 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goldsmid?
Goldsmid 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 Goldsmid. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.