Crime Rates at Wheatfield Way, Brighton, BN2 4RQ

Wheatfield Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Coldean & Stanmer , and the 220th lowest 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 Wheatfield Way (BN2 4RQ) in the last 12 months was 34.7 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the Coldean & Stanmer average (107.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -72.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -61.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wheatfield Way (BN2 4RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Moulsecoomb Way. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.