The Police.uk local search radius around the configured Brighton city‑centre point recorded 1,831 reported incidents in August 2026. Violent crime accounted for the largest share, with 511 incidents, followed by anti‑social behaviour (372) and shoplifting (312). Public‑order incidents (179), other‑theft (130) and criminal damage/arson (59) were also notable, while drug offences (72), burglary (29) and theft from the person (41) made up smaller portions of the total. The figures reflect only those crimes reported to the police and are subject to a typical 2‑3‑month reporting lag.
Location‑level data show clear hotspots within the search area. The Nightclub vicinity recorded 159 incidents, the Supermarket area 161, and North Street 89, making these the most frequently mentioned locations. Other busy spots included the Shopping Area (45), Hospital (42), Parking Area (39), Windsor Street (38), Grenville Street (27), Theatre/concert Hall (26), and Queen Square (24). Smaller clusters were reported near Cannon Place (28), Boyce’s Street (22), Stone Street (21), Cavendish Street (21), Bus/coach Station (15), Clarence Square (15), Dyke Road Drive (15), B2066 (15) and Sports/recreation Area (14). These concentrations suggest that high foot‑traffic venues and retail environments remain key areas for police attention.
The data cover the Police.uk local search radius around the city‑centre point and do not represent the whole city or the wider local‑authority area. They are limited to reported crime and are updated with a typical 2‑3‑month delay, meaning the numbers may change as additional reports are processed. Brighton Chronicle will continue to monitor local crime patterns and keep residents informed as new figures become available. Source: Police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.