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Crime in Ovingdean

Ovingdean had 44 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

BN2, Brighton and Hove · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ovingdean

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106.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 19 Apr 10 May 13 Jun 12 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1432%
anti-social behaviour1330%
theft614%
criminal damage37%
vehicle crime37%
burglary25%
public order25%
other crime12%

Ovingdean against Brighton and Hove

TypeOvingdean per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence3432.1▲ 17%
Burglary4.92.3–
Vehicle crime7.33.5–
Anti-social behaviour31.625.4▼ 13%
Theft and robbery14.69.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brighton Marina Village237.5▲ 1%
Roedean191.6▲ 12%
Whitehawk157.7▼ 6%
Ovingdean106.9▲ 7%
Woodingdean67.8▲ 12%
Rottingdean64.5▲ 42%
Saltdean60.6▲ 42%
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 Ovingdean a safe area?

Ovingdean had about 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ovingdean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and theft (6).