Crime in Hangleton & Knoll: statistics, rates and trends
1,305 crimes were recorded in Hangleton & Knoll in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hangleton & Knoll
- Questions about crime in Hangleton & Knoll
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (499), anti-social behaviour (272) and other theft (108) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hangleton & Knoll | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,305 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,364 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hangleton & Knoll peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,571 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,259). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,305 | 84.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,343 | 87.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,259 | 81.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,416 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,310 | 85.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,387 | 90.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,571 | 102.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,335 | 86.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,297 | 84.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (47% below) and burglary (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 155 to 272, while shoplifting fell from 115 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 32.5 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +75% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 103 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hangleton & Knoll; the highest is Central Hove (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Westdene & Hove Park (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hangleton & Knoll |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portslade | 1,211 | 119.5 | +41% |
| Wish | 823 | 82.1 | -3% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | -28% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 803 | 50.0 | -41% |
| North Portslade | 693 | 66.6 | -22% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +51% |
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | -25% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hangleton & Knoll over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marshall Way” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marshall Way | 167 |
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 56 |
| On or near Florence Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Stapley Road | 39 |
| On or near Bellingham Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Kingston Close | 35 |
| On or near Clayton Way | 32 |
| On or near Wilfrid Road | 29 |
| On or near Downland Crescent | 26 |
Of the 1,033 crimes in Hangleton & Knoll with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 272 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 499 | 48.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 354 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hangleton & Knoll has an estimated population of 15,364 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hangleton & Knoll average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hangleton & Knoll | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hangleton & Knoll a safe place to live?
Hangleton & Knoll recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,670th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hangleton & Knoll?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (272).
Is crime in Hangleton & Knoll going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hangleton & Knoll was down 3% on the year before: 1,305 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hangleton & Knoll?
About 15,364 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hangleton & Knoll?
Hangleton & Knoll 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.