Crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways: statistics, rates and trends
1,027 crimes were recorded in Hollingdean & Fiveways in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- Questions about crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
- About this data
1,027 crimes were recorded in Hollingdean & Fiveways in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 288 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hollingdean & Fiveways has the 2,330th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hollingdean & Fiveways | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,027 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.7 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,173 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,231 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (967). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,027 | 67.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,134 | 74.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,131 | 74.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 993 | 65.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 967 | 63.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,231 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,087 | 71.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 990 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 999 | 65.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hollingdean & Fiveways 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 (+39%). The largest falls were in other crime (-34%) and burglary (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 19.0 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 17.7 | 1.16 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 5.9 | 0.86 | -16% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -27% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -31% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -34% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.75 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hollingdean & Fiveways
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hollingdean & Fiveways, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hollingdean & Fiveways.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hollingdean & Fiveways |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +53% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -19% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | +1% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | +24% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +617% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,201 | 82.2 | +21% |
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | +68% |
| Regency | 6,264 | 625.7 | +824% |
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 Hollingdean & Fiveways over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Florence Place | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Southmount | 32 |
| On or near Waverley Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Upper Hollingdean Road | 29 |
| On or near Ditchling Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Preston Drove | 27 |
| On or near Golf Drive | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hollingdean & Fiveways 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 | 371 | 36.1% |
| Not recorded | 269 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Hollingdean & Fiveways has an estimated population of 15,173. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hollingdean & Fiveways sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hollingdean & Fiveways |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Hollingdean & Fiveways a safe place to live?
Hollingdean & Fiveways recorded 67.7 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 Hollingdean & Fiveways?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hollingdean & Fiveways was down 9% on the year before: 1,027 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,134 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hollingdean & Fiveways?
Hollingdean & Fiveways 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 Hollingdean & Fiveways. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.