Crime Rates at Shelldale Crescent, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1LG

Shelldale Crescent area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in South Portslade , and the 311th lowest crime rate of 805 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 Shelldale Crescent (BN41 1LG) in the last 12 months was 44.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% lower than the South Portslade average (105.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shelldale Crescent (BN41 1LG), the main crime hotspot is near St Aubyn'S Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.