Crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove: statistics, rates and trends
1,183 crimes were recorded in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove at a glance
- Crime trends in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- Types of crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- Demographics of Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- Questions about crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (381), anti-social behaviour (324) and public order (104) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,183 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.6 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,233 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove of any year here (1,183 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,183 | 115.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,208 | 118.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,323 | 129.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,271 | 124.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,388 | 135.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,285 | 125.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,627 | 159.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,317 | 128.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,259 | 123.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and public order (53% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (27% below) and burglary (23% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 248 to 324, while burglary fell from 40 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 46 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 31.7 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 104 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 95 | 9.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Drugs | 67 | 6.5 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hollingdean & Fiveways (68.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemptown | 3,443 | 285.1 | +147% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -40% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +318% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | -8% |
| Whitehawk & Marina | 2,024 | 164.5 | +42% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +446% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -41% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 120 |
| On or near Ashton Rise | 61 |
| On or near John Street | 53 |
| On or near Sussex Place | 53 |
| On or near Circus Street | 51 |
| On or near Thames Close | 47 |
| On or near Grove Hill | 45 |
| On or near Morley Street | 34 |
| On or near Ivory Place | 32 |
| On or near Atlingworth Street | 27 |
Of the 859 crimes in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 324 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove has an estimated population of 10,233 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (49%, against 23%), more students (15.2%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (32%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove a safe place to live?
Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove recorded 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (324).
Is crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove was down 2% on the year before: 1,183 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove?
About 10,233 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove?
Queen's Park, Brighton and Hove 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.