Crime in Wish: statistics, rates and trends
782 crimes were recorded in Wish in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
782 crimes were recorded in Wish in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wish has the 1,922nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wish | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 782 | 35,086 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 123.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,022 | 283,870 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wish was highest in the year to July 2021 (928 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (607). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 782 | 78.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 673 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 607 | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 726 | 72.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 849 | 84.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 928 | 92.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 901 | 89.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 765 | 76.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 800 | 79.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 76 |
| May 2026 | 95 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wish 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+46%) and public order (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-29%) and burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +46% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.6 | 1.14 | +41% |
| Other theft | 70 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.7 | 0.57 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -26% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.2 | 1.45 | +9% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.62 | -60% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wish
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wish recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wish
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wish recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wish
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wish recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wish
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wish recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wish
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wish recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wish
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wish recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wish
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wish recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wish
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wish recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wish
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wish recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wish
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wish recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wish
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wish recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wish
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wish recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wish
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wish recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wish
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wish recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wish, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wish.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 636 | 60.6 | -22% |
| South Portslade | 1,194 | 117.8 | +51% |
| Hangleton & Knoll | 1,316 | 85.7 | +10% |
| Central Hove | 1,495 | 125.7 | +61% |
| Goldsmid | 889 | 61.5 | -21% |
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 877 | 85.6 | +10% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 783 | 48.7 | -38% |
| North Portslade | 704 | 67.7 | -13% |
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 Wish over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent East | 65 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Sackville Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 47 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent West | 43 |
| On or near Glendor Road | 40 |
| On or near Worcester Villas | 34 |
| On or near Carlisle Road | 32 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wish 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 | 307 | 39.3% |
| Not recorded | 193 | 24.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Wish has an estimated population of 10,022. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wish sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wish |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Wish a safe place to live?
Wish recorded 78.0 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 Wish?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Wish going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wish was up 16% on the year before: 782 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 673 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wish?
Wish 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 Wish. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.