Crime in Round Hill: statistics, rates and trends
886 crimes were recorded in Round Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Round Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Round Hill
- Types of crime in Round Hill
- Round Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Round Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Round Hill
- Population and deprivation in Round Hill
- Questions about crime in Round Hill
- About this data
886 crimes were recorded in Round Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Round Hill has the 1,163rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Round Hill | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 886 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.3 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,574 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Round Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,111 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (708). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 886 | 103.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 770 | 89.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 932 | 108.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 708 | 82.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 820 | 95.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,111 | 129.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,032 | 120.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 932 | 108.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,031 | 120.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Round Hill 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 shoplifting, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+86%) and criminal damage and arson (+48%). The largest falls were in burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 25.5 | 0.75 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 23.9 | 2.89 | +86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 17.4 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +13% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +48% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.1 | 1.25 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.0 | 0.81 | +21% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -28% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.7 | 1.99 | +229% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.85 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Round Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Round Hill recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Round Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Round Hill recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Round Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Round Hill recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Round Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Round Hill recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Round Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Round Hill recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Round Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Round Hill recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Round Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Round Hill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Round Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Round Hill recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Round Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Round Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Round Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Round Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Round Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Round Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Round Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Round Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Round Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Round Hill recorded 6 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Round Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Round Hill recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Round Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Round Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Round Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | -34% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | -34% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +370% |
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | +10% |
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | -47% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | -19% |
| Regency | 6,264 | 625.7 | +506% |
| Kemptown | 3,406 | 282.0 | +173% |
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 Round Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 222 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 120 |
| On or near Inverness Road | 67 |
| On or near Park Crescent Place | 46 |
| On or near Canterbury Drive | 40 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 29 |
| On or near Viaduct Road | 24 |
| On or near Gerard Street | 22 |
| On or near Newport Street | 22 |
| On or near Upper Lewes Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Round Hill 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 | 322 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 7.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Round Hill has an estimated population of 8,574. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Round Hill sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Round Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Round Hill a safe place to live?
Round Hill recorded 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Round Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (205).
Is crime in Round Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Round Hill was up 15% on the year before: 886 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 770 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Round Hill?
Round Hill 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 Round Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.