Crime Rates at Portland Avenue, Hove, BN3 5NF

Portland Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Westbourne & Poets' Corner , and the 381st lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Portland Avenue (BN3 5NF) in the last 12 months was 60.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.7% lower than the Westbourne & Poets' Corner average (76.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portland Avenue (BN3 5NF), the main crime hotspot is near Ingram Crescent East. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.