Crime in Patcham & Hollingbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,220 crimes were recorded in Patcham & Hollingbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Patcham & Hollingbury
- Questions about crime in Patcham & Hollingbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (392), anti-social behaviour (180) and public order (125) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Patcham & Hollingbury | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,220 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.5 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,605 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Patcham & Hollingbury of any year here (1,220 crimes). 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 | 1,220 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,192 | 81.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,206 | 82.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 974 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 991 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,030 | 70.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,192 | 81.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,102 | 75.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,190 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Patcham & Hollingbury recorded notably more drugs (90% above the national rate) and public order (28% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (64% below) and other crime (26% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 71 to 91 and criminal damage and arson rose from 96 to 119, while vehicle crime fell from 67 to 26 and other crime fell from 33 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 26.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 125 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 91 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Other theft | 91 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -61% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Patcham & Hollingbury; the highest is West Hill & North Laine (483.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Westdene & Hove Park (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Patcham & Hollingbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -18% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -34% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 803 | 50.0 | -40% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | +5% |
| Coldean & Stanmer | 943 | 81.4 | -3% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | +27% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -16% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +479% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Patcham & Hollingbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (309).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 309 |
| On or near Supermarket | 87 |
| On or near Court Close | 41 |
| On or near Birch Grove Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Old Boat Walk | 39 |
| On or near South Woodlands | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Bramble Way | 23 |
| On or near Warmdene Road | 23 |
| On or near Carden Close | 20 |
Of the 1,040 crimes in Patcham & Hollingbury with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 180 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 66 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Patcham & Hollingbury has an estimated population of 14,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Patcham & Hollingbury average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Patcham & Hollingbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Patcham & Hollingbury a safe place to live?
Patcham & Hollingbury recorded 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,723rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Patcham & Hollingbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (180).
Is crime in Patcham & Hollingbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Patcham & Hollingbury was up 2% on the year before: 1,220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Patcham & Hollingbury?
About 14,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Patcham & Hollingbury?
Patcham & Hollingbury 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.