Crime in Whitehawk & Marina: statistics, rates and trends
2,008 crimes were recorded in Whitehawk & Marina in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitehawk & Marina at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitehawk & Marina
- Types of crime in Whitehawk & Marina
- Whitehawk & Marina compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitehawk & Marina
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitehawk & Marina
- Population and deprivation in Whitehawk & Marina
- Questions about crime in Whitehawk & Marina
- About this data
2,008 crimes were recorded in Whitehawk & Marina in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 688 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitehawk & Marina has the 343rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitehawk & Marina | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,008 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.2 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,304 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitehawk & Marina was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,008 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,677). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 2,008 | 163.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,907 | 155.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,826 | 148.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,711 | 139.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,677 | 136.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,993 | 162.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,997 | 162.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,721 | 139.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,711 | 139.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 200 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 200 |
| March 2026 | 216 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 130 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
| August 2025 | 161 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitehawk & Marina 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+41%) and possession of weapons (+33%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-66%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 688 | 55.9 | 1.63 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 447 | 36.3 | 2.37 | +41% |
| Public order | 194 | 15.8 | 2.37 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 13.4 | 1.98 | -5% |
| Other theft | 153 | 12.4 | 1.94 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 8.2 | 0.99 | -28% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +17% |
| Other crime | 49 | 4.0 | 1.89 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 3.3 | 3.35 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -39% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -42% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.0 | 1.50 | +127% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.1 | 1.38 | -66% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.38 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitehawk & Marina
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 688 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitehawk & Marina
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitehawk & Marina
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitehawk & Marina
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitehawk & Marina
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitehawk & Marina
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitehawk & Marina
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitehawk & Marina
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitehawk & Marina
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitehawk & Marina
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitehawk & Marina
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitehawk & Marina
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitehawk & Marina
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitehawk & Marina
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitehawk & Marina recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitehawk & Marina, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitehawk & Marina.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitehawk & Marina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemptown | 3,406 | 282.0 | +73% |
| Queen's Park | 1,167 | 114.0 | -30% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,066 | 68.1 | -58% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,337 | 84.1 | -48% |
| Round Hill | 886 | 103.3 | -37% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,236 | 485.4 | +197% |
| Woodingdean | 473 | 49.6 | -70% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,027 | 67.7 | -59% |
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 Whitehawk & Marina over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 194 |
| On or near Parking Area | 175 |
| On or near Palm Drive | 102 |
| On or near Wadhurst Rise | 69 |
| On or near Camber Close | 61 |
| On or near The Meadway | 59 |
| On or near Albourne Close | 51 |
| On or near Chadborn Close | 48 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Ticehurst Road | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitehawk & Marina 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 | 588 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 569 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 447 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Whitehawk & Marina has an estimated population of 12,304. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitehawk & Marina sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitehawk & Marina |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.7% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.6% |
Is Whitehawk & Marina a safe place to live?
Whitehawk & Marina recorded 163.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Whitehawk & Marina?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 688 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (447).
Is crime in Whitehawk & Marina going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitehawk & Marina was up 5% on the year before: 2,008 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,907 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitehawk & Marina?
Whitehawk & Marina 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 Whitehawk & Marina. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.