Crime Rates at Norton Close, Hove, BN3 3AP

Norton Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Brunswick & Adelaide , and the 109th 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 Norton Close (BN3 3AP) in the last 12 months was 220.9 per 1,000 residents and was 111.4% higher than the Brunswick & Adelaide average (104.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 93.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norton Close (BN3 3AP), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 257 crimes here, including 58 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.