Crime in Westdene & Hove Park: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in Westdene & Hove Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Westdene & Hove Park
- Questions about crime in Westdene & Hove Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (232), anti-social behaviour (151) and shoplifting (111) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Westdene & Hove Park | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 803 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,076 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westdene & Hove Park peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,032 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (731). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 803 | 50.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 970 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 781 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 731 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 834 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,028 | 63.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,032 | 64.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 897 | 55.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 913 | 56.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (63% below) and drugs (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 225 to 111 and public order fell from 84 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 14.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 9.4 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.3 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -34% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Westdene & Hove Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westdene & Hove Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Park | 966 | 54.9 | +10% |
| Hangleton & Knoll | 1,305 | 84.9 | +70% |
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | +27% |
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | +22% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +157% |
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 900 | 87.8 | +76% |
| Patcham & Hollingbury | 1,220 | 83.5 | +67% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Westdene & Hove Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 88 |
| On or near Goldstone Lane | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Dyke Road | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Greyfriars | 24 |
| On or near A270 | 20 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Close | 20 |
| On or near Hove Park Way | 18 |
| On or near Hove Park Gardens | 17 |
Of the 652 crimes in Westdene & Hove Park with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 151 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 54.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Westdene & Hove Park has an estimated population of 16,076 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westdene & Hove Park average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westdene & Hove Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westdene & Hove Park a safe place to live?
Westdene & Hove Park recorded 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westdene & Hove Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Westdene & Hove Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westdene & Hove Park was down 17% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 970 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westdene & Hove Park?
About 16,076 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westdene & Hove Park?
Westdene & Hove Park 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.