Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hove Park Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Preston Park , and the 310th 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 Hove Park Road (BN3 6LJ) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 9.0% higher than the Preston Park average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hove Park Road (BN3 6LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Greyfriars. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Preston Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rigden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Paddock | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lloyd Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lloyd Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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