Crime in Hanover & Elm Grove: statistics, rates and trends
1,093 crimes were recorded in Hanover & Elm Grove in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hanover & Elm Grove at a glance
- Crime trends in Hanover & Elm Grove
- Types of crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
- Hanover & Elm Grove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hanover & Elm Grove
- Demographics of Hanover & Elm Grove
- Questions about crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (404), anti-social behaviour (230) and other theft (96) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hanover & Elm Grove | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,093 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,652 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hanover & Elm Grove peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,055). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,093 | 69.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,089 | 69.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,077 | 68.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,055 | 67.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,276 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,444 | 92.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,298 | 82.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,196 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,149 | 73.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (85% below) and vehicle crime (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 67 to 96 and anti-social behaviour rose from 183 to 230, while vehicle crime fell from 66 to 36 and burglary fell from 38 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 25.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 230 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Other theft | 96 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 76 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 63 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hanover & Elm Grove; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hollingdean & Fiveways (68.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanover & Elm Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | +66% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +51% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +593% |
| Kemptown | 3,443 | 285.1 | +308% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -2% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | +25% |
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,024 | 164.5 | +136% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +804% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hanover & Elm Grove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Waterloo Place” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waterloo Place | 98 |
| On or near Firle Road | 67 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 54 |
| On or near St Martin'S Place | 48 |
| On or near May Road | 43 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 35 |
| On or near Melbourne Street | 34 |
| On or near Finsbury Road | 31 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 29 |
| On or near Clayton Road | 26 |
Of the 863 crimes in Hanover & Elm Grove with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 230 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hanover & Elm Grove has an estimated population of 15,652 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (27.5%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (6.6%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanover & Elm Grove average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hanover & Elm Grove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 27.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hanover & Elm Grove a safe place to live?
Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hanover & Elm Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (230).
Is crime in Hanover & Elm Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanover & Elm Grove was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,093 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,089 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanover & Elm Grove?
About 15,652 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanover & Elm Grove?
Hanover & Elm Grove 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.