Crime reports are rising in Brighton and Hove with the hotspots of this criminality revealed in the latest release of police data.

The area's crime figures for June from data.police.uk show a total of 2,845 reports were made to police over the month. That is a 1 per cent rise compared to May.

The area in front of Brighton Station is the crime-ridden street in Brighton and Hove in terms of total reports, with 39 reports of criminality "on or near" the road over the month.

Despite this, no one has been fined or charged as a result public of tip-offs made on the street over the month, which include reports of drugs, as well as criminal damage and arson.

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Hotspots of criminality can also be identified by comparing crime report figures for the last two months in neighbourhoods with Census population data for the area.

Under this metric, a neighbourhood in the Regency area of Brighton and Hove received the highest number of crime reports per population.

In this neighbourhood, the boundaries of which can be seen in our map below, 695 tip-offs were made to police over the two months – roughly 30 reports for every 100 residents living in the area.

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Brighton and Hove streets with the most reported crime

The area in front of Brighton Station is the street most affected by crime during June, according to the figures from data.police.uk, with 39 reports on or near the street in June.

It is followed by North Street and Windsor Street with 27 and 24 respectively.

This analysis does not include areas where the listed location is vague, such as 'on or near supermarket', on 'or near educational building', or 'on or near supermarket'.

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Brighton and Hove neighbourhoods with the most reported crime

Hotspots of criminality have been identified by comparing crime report figures in "LSOA areas" - or neighbourhoods - between May and June this year.

LSOA stands for Lower Super Output Area with the codes being used by authorities to map data to specific geographical areas.

Sussex Police responds

Chief Inspector Andy Saville, of Brighton and Hove’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Brighton and Hove is a safe place to live, work and visit. It is worth noting that for the year ending March, 2022, reported crime in the city fell by 7% compared to pre-pandemic levels, which is well ahead of the national average.

"Our officers, staff and volunteers work tirelessly, alongside our community partners, to protect the public, catch criminals and deliver an outstanding service.

"A key element of that is identifying areas that require a particular focus, so our resources can be targeted as effectively as possible.

"We also carry out a huge amount of work as part of the Community Safety Partnership, which brings together organisations across the city to identify geographic and thematic areas of focus and make sure the most appropriate responses are put in place to address the specific issues.

"Brighton and Hove has a vibrant, bustling city centre so higher number reports of almost all crime types are to be expected in that part of the city.

"These crime figures from May and June coincide with the adoption of Preston Park as one of the locations given particular focus by ourselves and partners.

"Increases in reports of anti-social behaviour, particularly around public parks, are expected during the summer months and as a result visible patrols were increased to provide a reassuring presence and deter criminality.

"Timed from school ending to around midnight on weekdays and from 8pm to 4am at weekends, they focused on key times of activity and vulnerability.

"These were allied with knife and drug sweeps to crack down on violent crime and substance misuse.

"We have also been working closely with community organisations to support early intervention with young people in the city to divert them away from disruptive, criminal behaviour before it escalates into more serious offending.

"October will see a multi-agency engagement day in Preston Park, with a focus on youth intervention, knife crime and a reduction in serious violence.

"These measures are already seeing results and we will continue with proactive work in the area and across the city.

"The public and community are our eyes and ears and it is vital that any incidents or information are reported to the police so we can build up a picture of the areas most affected.

"This includes the use of the StreetSafe app, which allows people to record areas where they feel unsafe or uneasy so we can focus resources accordingly and work with the most appropriate partners. This will allow us to deliver the best service and greatest impact we can.

"Please do report any concerns or incidents to officers directly, online via the Sussex Police website and by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.”