Total Crime Rate
90.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Green Acres area has the 25th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways , and the 295th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Green Acres (BN1 6HR) in the last 12 months was 90.9 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% higher than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Green Acres (BN1 6HR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parkmore Terrace, where police recorded 31 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hollingdean & Fiveways| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dyke Road Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Preston Park Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Ride | Under investigation |
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