Total Crime Rate
137.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hunston Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Woodingdean , and the 193rd 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 Hunston Close (BN2 6TN) in the last 12 months was 137.0 per 1,000 residents and was 174.5% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 77.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hunston Close (BN2 6TN), the main crime hotspot is near Netherfield Green. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Netherfield Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shipley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Netherfield Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Netherfield Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Foxdown Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chalkland Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fir Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Downhill View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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