Crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways: statistics, rates and trends
1,038 crimes were recorded in Hollingdean & Fiveways in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways at a glance
- Crime trends in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Types of crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Hollingdean & Fiveways compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Demographics of Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Questions about crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (295), anti-social behaviour (264) and shoplifting (103) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,295th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hollingdean & Fiveways | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,038 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,173 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,201 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (923). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,038 | 68.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,122 | 73.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,142 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,028 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 923 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,201 | 79.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,133 | 74.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 976 | 64.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,006 | 66.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (56% below) and burglary (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 196 to 264, while shoplifting fell from 141 to 103 and vehicle crime fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 19.4 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 264 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 6.8 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 69 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.8 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 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 Hollingdean & Fiveways; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston Park (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hollingdean & Fiveways |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +55% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -20% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | +2% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | +28% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +607% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,220 | 83.5 | +22% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | +69% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +823% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hollingdean & Fiveways over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 93 |
| On or near Florence Place | 92 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 57 |
| On or near Southmount | 33 |
| On or near Waverley Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Preston Drove | 30 |
| On or near Golf Drive | 28 |
| On or near Upper Hollingdean Road | 28 |
| On or near Ditchling Gardens | 27 |
Of the 774 crimes in Hollingdean & Fiveways with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 264 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 369 | 47.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Hollingdean & Fiveways has an estimated population of 15,173 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (16.4%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hollingdean & Fiveways average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hollingdean & Fiveways | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hollingdean & Fiveways a safe place to live?
Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,295th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (264).
Is crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways was down 7% on the year before: 1,038 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,122 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hollingdean & Fiveways?
About 15,173 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hollingdean & Fiveways?
Hollingdean & Fiveways 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.