Total Crime Rate
14.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beechwood Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Hollingdean & Fiveways , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Beechwood Avenue (BN1 8EE) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.7% lower than the Hollingdean & Fiveways average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beechwood Avenue (BN1 8EE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eastfield Crescent, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mayfield Crescent (6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Braybon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenfield Crescent | Under investigation |
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