Total Crime Rate
37.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lustrells Crescent area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean , and the 236th 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 Lustrells Crescent (BN2 8FJ) in the last 12 months was 37.0 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% lower than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lustrells Crescent (BN2 8FJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lustrells Vale, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hawthorn Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rottingdean & West Saltdean| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chiltington Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hawthorn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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