Crime in Patcham & Hollingbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,201 crimes were recorded in Patcham & Hollingbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Patcham & Hollingbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Patcham & Hollingbury
- Types of crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
- Patcham & Hollingbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Patcham & Hollingbury
- Population and deprivation in Patcham & Hollingbury
- Questions about crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
- About this data
1,201 crimes were recorded in Patcham & Hollingbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 387 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Patcham & Hollingbury has the 1,770th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Patcham & Hollingbury | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,201 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.2 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,605 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Patcham & Hollingbury was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,202 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (989). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,201 | 82.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,202 | 82.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,163 | 79.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 989 | 67.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 992 | 67.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,050 | 71.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,182 | 80.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,145 | 78.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,150 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 97 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Patcham & Hollingbury 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+29%) and drugs (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and vehicle crime (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 387 | 26.5 | 0.77 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 11.6 | 0.75 | +4% |
| Public order | 125 | 8.6 | 1.29 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 8.2 | 1.21 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 8.0 | 0.97 | -10% |
| Drugs | 97 | 6.6 | 2.03 | +17% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.8 | 0.38 | -59% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.20 | +21% |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -59% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.41 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Patcham & Hollingbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Patcham & Hollingbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Patcham & Hollingbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Patcham & Hollingbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Patcham & Hollingbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Patcham & Hollingbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Patcham & Hollingbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Patcham & Hollingbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Patcham & Hollingbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Patcham & Hollingbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Patcham & Hollingbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 7 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Patcham & Hollingbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Patcham & Hollingbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Patcham & Hollingbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Patcham & Hollingbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | -18% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -33% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 783 | 48.7 | -41% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | +2% |
| Coldean & Stanmer | 911 | 78.6 | -4% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | +26% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | -17% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +490% |
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 Patcham & Hollingbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 322 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Old Boat Walk | 38 |
| On or near Court Close | 37 |
| On or near Birch Grove Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Bramble Way | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near South Woodlands | 25 |
| On or near Warmdene Road | 23 |
| On or near The Deneway | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Patcham & Hollingbury 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 | 389 | 32.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 8.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Patcham & Hollingbury has an estimated population of 14,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Patcham & Hollingbury sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Patcham & Hollingbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Patcham & Hollingbury a safe place to live?
Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 82.2 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 Patcham & Hollingbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 387 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Patcham & Hollingbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Patcham & Hollingbury was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,201 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,202 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Patcham & Hollingbury?
Patcham & Hollingbury 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 Patcham & Hollingbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.