Crime in Hanover & Elm Grove: statistics, rates and trends
1,066 crimes were recorded in Hanover & Elm Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hanover & Elm Grove
- Questions about crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
- About this data
1,066 crimes were recorded in Hanover & Elm Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 397 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hanover & Elm Grove has the 2,307th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hanover & Elm Grove | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,066 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.1 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,652 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hanover & Elm Grove was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,509 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,060). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,066 | 68.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,111 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,079 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,060 | 67.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,275 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,509 | 96.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,232 | 78.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,178 | 75.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,158 | 74.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hanover & Elm Grove 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 other theft (+29%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%).
The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-59%) and vehicle crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 25.4 | 0.74 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +23% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -9% |
| Public order | 74 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -4% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.8 | 1.15 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -50% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.0 | 0.58 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.3 | 0.15 | +54% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +45% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -59% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.30 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hanover & Elm Grove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hanover & Elm Grove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hanover & Elm Grove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hanover & Elm Grove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hanover & Elm Grove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hanover & Elm Grove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hanover & Elm Grove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 32 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hanover & Elm Grove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hanover & Elm Grove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hanover & Elm Grove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hanover & Elm Grove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hanover & Elm Grove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hanover & Elm Grove
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hanover & Elm Grove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hanover & Elm Grove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanover & Elm Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | +67% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +52% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +613% |
| Kemptown | 3,406 | 282.0 | +314% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | -1% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | +23% |
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,008 | 163.2 | +140% |
| Regency | 6,264 | 625.7 | +819% |
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 Hanover & Elm Grove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Waterloo Place | 93 |
| On or near Firle Road | 66 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 50 |
| On or near St Martin'S Place | 49 |
| On or near May Road | 47 |
| On or near Wellington Road | 39 |
| On or near Melbourne Street | 31 |
| On or near Malthouse Lane | 30 |
| On or near Finsbury Road | 29 |
| On or near Hanover Mews | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hanover & Elm Grove 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 | 323 | 30.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Hanover & Elm Grove has an estimated population of 15,652. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hanover & Elm Grove sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hanover & Elm Grove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Hanover & Elm Grove a safe place to live?
Hanover & Elm Grove recorded 68.1 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 Hanover & Elm Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Hanover & Elm Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanover & Elm Grove was down 4% on the year before: 1,066 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,111 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hanover & Elm Grove?
Hanover & Elm Grove 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 Hanover & Elm Grove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.