Total Crime Rate
40.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wayland Avenue area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park , and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wayland Avenue (BN1 5JL) in the last 12 months was 40.3 per 1,000 residents and was 9.0% lower than the Preston Park average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wayland Avenue (BN1 5JL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Valley Drive, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shepherds Croft (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Preston Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shepherds Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Valley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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