Crime in Goldsmid: statistics, rates and trends
915 crimes were recorded in Goldsmid in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (251) and public order (79) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,494th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Goldsmid | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 915 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,449 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Goldsmid peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,308 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (808). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 915 | 63.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 808 | 55.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 811 | 56.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 913 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 983 | 68.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,269 | 87.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,308 | 90.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,060 | 73.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 953 | 66.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goldsmid recorded notably more bicycle theft (85% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 174 to 251 and public order rose from 61 to 79, while vehicle crime fell from 58 to 47 and burglary fell from 31 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 18.3 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goldsmid; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Westdene & Hove Park (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldsmid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 900 | 87.8 | +39% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +103% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +897% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -13% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | -4% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +664% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 803 | 50.0 | -21% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +67% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Goldsmid over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Somerhill Road” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Somerhill Road | 41 |
| On or near Lyon Close | 40 |
| On or near Conway Place | 39 |
| On or near Cromwell Road | 38 |
| On or near Nizells Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near The Drive | 29 |
| On or near Eaton Villas | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Wilbury Gardens | 25 |
Of the 664 crimes in Goldsmid with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 306 | 46.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 30.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Goldsmid has an estimated population of 14,449 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goldsmid average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Goldsmid | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goldsmid a safe place to live?
Goldsmid recorded 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,494th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Goldsmid?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (251).
Is crime in Goldsmid going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldsmid was up 13% on the year before: 915 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 808 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goldsmid?
About 14,449 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goldsmid?
Goldsmid 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.