Total Crime Rate
55.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arundel Drive West area has the 9th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean , and the 351st 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 Arundel Drive West (BN2 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 28.0% higher than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arundel Drive West (BN2 8SJ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashdown Avenue | — |
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