Crime in Wish: statistics, rates and trends
823 crimes were recorded in Wish in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (211) and public order (86) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,759th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wish | Brighton and Hove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 823 | 35,519 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 125.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,022 | 283,870 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wish peaked in the year to August 2020 (985 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (623). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 823 | 82.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 655 | 65.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 623 | 62.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 861 | 85.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 847 | 84.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 985 | 98.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 779 | 77.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 784 | 78.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wish recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate) and public order (29% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (38% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, public order rose from 49 to 86 and shoplifting rose from 34 to 55, while burglary fell from 32 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 22.9 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Public order | 86 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +76% |
| Other theft | 77 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.5 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wish; the highest is Central Hove (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Westdene & Hove Park (50.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne & Poets' Corner | 641 | 61.0 | -26% |
| South Portslade | 1,211 | 119.5 | +46% |
| Hangleton & Knoll | 1,305 | 84.9 | +3% |
| Central Hove | 1,530 | 128.6 | +57% |
| Goldsmid | 915 | 63.3 | -23% |
| Brunswick & Adelaide | 900 | 87.8 | +7% |
| Westdene & Hove Park | 803 | 50.0 | -39% |
| North Portslade | 693 | 66.6 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Wish over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent East | 64 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent | 57 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 50 |
| On or near Ingram Crescent West | 48 |
| On or near Glendor Road | 47 |
| On or near Sackville Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Worcester Villas | 35 |
| On or near Carlisle Road | 33 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 27 |
Of the 612 crimes in Wish with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 211 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 319 | 52.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Wish has an estimated population of 10,022 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wish average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wish | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wish a safe place to live?
Wish recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,759th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and public order.
What is the most common crime in Wish?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Wish going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wish was up 26% on the year before: 823 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 655 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wish?
About 10,022 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wish?
Wish 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.