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Crime in Coldean

Coldean had 300 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 159.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

BN1, Brighton and Hove · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Coldean

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159.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common111 in 3 months

Month by month

91 Mar 123 Apr 99 May 95 Jun 89 Jul 116 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Coldean. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11137%
anti-social behaviour6823%
public order3010%
criminal damage207%
drugs207%
theft186%
vehicle crime103%
other crime62%

Coldean against Brighton and Hove

TypeColdean per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence58.932.1▲ 6%
Burglary2.12.3–
Vehicle crime5.33.5▼ 9%
Anti-social behaviour36.125.4▼ 24%
Theft and robbery11.79.2▲ 22%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coldean159.3▼ 4%
Hollingdean103.1▼ 6%
Bevendean102.1▲ 38%
Hollingbury92.6▲ 5%
Patcham56.3▲ 3%
Stanmer50.5▲ 9%
See every Brighton and Hove area ranked on the crime in Brighton and Hove page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Coldean a safe area?

Coldean had about 159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Coldean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (111), followed by anti-social behaviour (68) and public order (30).