Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holtview Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Woodingdean , and the 41st 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 Holtview Road (BN2 6DH) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.0% lower than the Woodingdean average (49.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holtview Road (BN2 6DH), the main crime hotspot is near Warren Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Woodingdean| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hillview Road | — |
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