Crime Rates at Fitzherbert Drive, Brighton, BN2 4AZ

Fitzherbert Drive area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer , and the 377th highest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Fitzherbert Drive (BN2 4AZ) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average (107.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fitzherbert Drive (BN2 4AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Ladysmith Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.