Crime in Round Hill: statistics, rates and trends
907 crimes were recorded in Round Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Round Hill
- Questions about crime in Round Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (225), shoplifting (218) and anti-social behaviour (154) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,103rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Round Hill | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 907 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,574 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Round Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,090 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (699). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 907 | 105.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 766 | 89.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 934 | 108.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 699 | 81.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 801 | 93.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,090 | 127.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,032 | 120.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 957 | 111.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,013 | 118.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Round Hill recorded notably more shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate), robbery (80% above the national rate) and drugs (28% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (23% below) and criminal damage and arson (20% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 108 to 218 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 46, while burglary fell from 34 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 26.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 25.4 | 8.5 | +102% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 18.0 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 64 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Drugs | 36 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Round Hill; the highest is Regency (631.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Preston Park (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Round Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -34% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -35% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +357% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | +9% |
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | -48% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | -17% |
| Regency | 6,318 | 631.1 | +497% |
| Kemptown | 3,443 | 285.1 | +170% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Round Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (222).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 222 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 133 |
| On or near Inverness Road | 68 |
| On or near Park Crescent Place | 46 |
| On or near Canterbury Drive | 40 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Viaduct Road | 27 |
| On or near Gerard Street | 22 |
| On or near Newport Street | 19 |
| On or near Upper Lewes Road | 19 |
Of the 753 crimes in Round Hill with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 321 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Round Hill has an estimated population of 8,574 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (27.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Round Hill average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Round Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 27.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Round Hill a safe place to live?
Round Hill recorded 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,103rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Round Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (218).
Is crime in Round Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Round Hill was up 18% on the year before: 907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 766 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Round Hill?
About 8,574 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Round Hill?
Round Hill 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.