Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wivelsfield Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean , and the 98th 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 Wivelsfield Road (BN2 8FQ) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wivelsfield Road (BN2 8FQ), the main crime hotspot is near Perry Hill. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rottingdean & West Saltdean| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hawthorn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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