Crime in Whitehawk & Marina: statistics, rates and trends
2,024 crimes were recorded in Whitehawk & Marina in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Whitehawk & Marina
- Questions about crime in Whitehawk & Marina
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (684), anti-social behaviour (454) and public order (188) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 343rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Whitehawk & Marina | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,024 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.5 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,304 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Whitehawk & Marina of any year here (2,024 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,024 | 164.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,825 | 148.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,880 | 152.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,719 | 139.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,718 | 139.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,945 | 158.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,973 | 160.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,763 | 143.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,710 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitehawk & Marina recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate) and public order (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 309 to 454 and other crime rose from 38 to 55, while burglary fell from 46 to 37 and vehicle crime fell from 53 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 684 | 55.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 454 | 36.9 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Public order | 188 | 15.3 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 153 | 12.4 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +37% |
| Other crime | 55 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.8 | 1.0 | +3% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitehawk & Marina; the highest is West Hill & North Laine (483.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodingdean (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitehawk & Marina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemptown | 3,443 | 285.1 | +73% |
| Queen's Park | 1,183 | 115.6 | -30% |
| Hanover & Elm Grove | 1,093 | 69.8 | -58% |
| Moulsecoomb & Bevendean | 1,393 | 87.6 | -47% |
| Round Hill | 907 | 105.8 | -36% |
| West Hill & North Laine | 5,217 | 483.6 | +194% |
| Woodingdean | 473 | 49.6 | -70% |
| Hollingdean & Fiveways | 1,038 | 68.4 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Whitehawk & Marina over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (195).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 195 |
| On or near Parking Area | 173 |
| On or near Palm Drive | 101 |
| On or near Wadhurst Rise | 68 |
| On or near Camber Close | 60 |
| On or near The Meadway | 60 |
| On or near Chadborn Close | 46 |
| On or near Albourne Close | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Ticehurst Road | 39 |
Of the 1,570 crimes in Whitehawk & Marina with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 454 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 578 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 577 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Whitehawk & Marina has an estimated population of 12,304 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and less home ownership (32%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitehawk & Marina average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitehawk & Marina | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Whitehawk & Marina a safe place to live?
Whitehawk & Marina recorded 164.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 343rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Whitehawk & Marina?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 684 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (454).
Is crime in Whitehawk & Marina going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitehawk & Marina was up 11% on the year before: 2,024 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,825 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitehawk & Marina?
About 12,304 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitehawk & Marina?
Whitehawk & Marina 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.