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Crime in Hove

Hove had 3,968 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% above the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

BN3, Brighton and Hove · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hove

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165crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1013 in 3 months

Month by month

1087 Mar 1192 Apr 1380 May 1191 Jun 1369 Jul 1408 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hove. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,01326%
anti-social behaviour92823%
shoplifting65917%
public order3729%
theft2717%
criminal damage1574%
vehicle crime1253%
drugs1103%

Hove against Brighton and Hove

TypeHove per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence42.132.1▲ 11%
Burglary3.12.3▲ 23%
Vehicle crime5.23.5▲ 30%
Anti-social behaviour38.625.4▲ 13%
Theft and robbery18.59.2▲ 19%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brighton233.4▲ 11%
Brunswick219.5▲ 13%
Hove165▲ 8%
Round Hill149.2▼ 1%
Portslade by Sea106.9▲ 6%
Aldrington102.8▲ 15%
Hangleton87.6▲ 1%
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 Hove a safe area?

Hove had about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hove?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1013), followed by anti-social behaviour (928) and shoplifting (659).