Crime in Hangleton & Knoll: statistics, rates and trends
1,316 crimes were recorded in Hangleton & Knoll in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hangleton & Knoll at a glance
- Crime trends in Hangleton & Knoll
- Types of crime in Hangleton & Knoll
- Hangleton & Knoll compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hangleton & Knoll
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hangleton & Knoll
- Population and deprivation in Hangleton & Knoll
- Questions about crime in Hangleton & Knoll
- About this data
1,316 crimes were recorded in Hangleton & Knoll in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 508 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hangleton & Knoll has the 1,636th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hangleton & Knoll | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,316 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.7 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,364 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hangleton & Knoll was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,286). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,316 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,331 | 86.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,286 | 83.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,385 | 90.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,295 | 84.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,441 | 93.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,526 | 99.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,338 | 87.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,305 | 84.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hangleton & Knoll 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+76%). The largest falls were in other crime (-65%) and shoplifting (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 508 | 33.1 | 0.97 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 17.4 | 1.14 | +76% |
| Other theft | 105 | 6.8 | 1.07 | -17% |
| Public order | 103 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +500% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hangleton & Knoll
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 508 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hangleton & Knoll
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hangleton & Knoll
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 105 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 17% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hangleton & Knoll
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hangleton & Knoll
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hangleton & Knoll
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hangleton & Knoll
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hangleton & Knoll
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hangleton & Knoll
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hangleton & Knoll
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hangleton & Knoll
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hangleton & Knoll
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hangleton & Knoll
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hangleton & Knoll recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hangleton & Knoll
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hangleton & Knoll 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hangleton & Knoll, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hangleton & Knoll.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hangleton & Knoll |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portslade | 1,194 | 117.8 | +38% |
| Wish | 782 | 78.0 | -9% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 636 | 60.6 | -29% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 783 | 48.7 | -43% |
| North Portslade | 704 | 67.7 | -21% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | +47% |
| Goldsmid | 889 | 61.5 | -28% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -36% |
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 Hangleton & Knoll over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marshall Way | 154 |
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Bellingham Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Stapley Road | 39 |
| On or near Florence Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Kingston Close | 35 |
| On or near Sunninghill Close | 34 |
| On or near Clayton Way | 32 |
| On or near Wilfrid Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hangleton & Knoll 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 | 499 | 37.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 357 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 268 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Hangleton & Knoll has an estimated population of 15,364. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hangleton & Knoll sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hangleton & Knoll |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.1% |
Is Hangleton & Knoll a safe place to live?
Hangleton & Knoll recorded 85.7 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 Hangleton & Knoll?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 508 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (268).
Is crime in Hangleton & Knoll going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hangleton & Knoll was down 1% on the year before: 1,316 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,331 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hangleton & Knoll?
Hangleton & Knoll 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 Hangleton & Knoll. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.