Crime in Westdene & Hove Park: statistics, rates and trends
783 crimes were recorded in Westdene & Hove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Westdene & Hove Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Westdene & Hove Park
- Types of crime in Westdene & Hove Park
- Westdene & Hove Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westdene & Hove Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westdene & Hove Park
- Population and deprivation in Westdene & Hove Park
- Questions about crime in Westdene & Hove Park
- About this data
783 crimes were recorded in Westdene & Hove Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westdene & Hove Park has the 3,073rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westdene & Hove Park | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 783 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,076 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westdene & Hove Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,033 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (722). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 783 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 995 | 61.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 759 | 47.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 44.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 861 | 53.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,033 | 64.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,016 | 63.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 887 | 55.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 955 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westdene & Hove Park 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and drugs (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 14.0 | 0.41 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 9.3 | 0.61 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 6.6 | 0.80 | -56% |
| Other theft | 69 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.7 | 0.54 | -8% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -17% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +87% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -42% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -51% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westdene & Hove Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westdene & Hove Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westdene & Hove Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westdene & Hove Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westdene & Hove Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westdene & Hove Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westdene & Hove Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westdene & Hove Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westdene & Hove Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westdene & Hove Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westdene & Hove Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westdene & Hove Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westdene & Hove Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westdene & Hove Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westdene & Hove Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westdene & Hove Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westdene & Hove Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westdene & Hove Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park | 963 | 54.7 | +12% |
| Hangleton & Knoll | 1,316 | 85.7 | +76% |
| Goldsmid | 889 | 61.5 | +26% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 636 | 60.6 | +24% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | +158% |
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 877 | 85.6 | +76% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,201 | 82.2 | +69% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | +39% |
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 Westdene & Hove Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Goldstone Lane | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Dyke Road | 24 |
| On or near Greyfriars | 24 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Close | 24 |
| On or near A270 | 20 |
| On or near Hove Park Way | 19 |
| On or near King George Vi Avenue | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westdene & Hove Park 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 | 349 | 44.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Westdene & Hove Park has an estimated population of 16,076. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westdene & Hove Park sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westdene & Hove Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Westdene & Hove Park a safe place to live?
Westdene & Hove Park recorded 48.7 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 Westdene & Hove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Westdene & Hove Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westdene & Hove Park was down 21% on the year before: 783 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 995 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westdene & Hove Park?
Westdene & Hove Park 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 Westdene & Hove Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.