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Crime in Westdene

Westdene had 122 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 39% on the three months before.

BN1, Brighton and Hove · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Westdene

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60.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+39%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 31 Apr 35 May 36 Jun 46 Jul 40 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Westdene. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3831%
anti-social behaviour2319%
shoplifting1613%
criminal damage1210%
public order87%
theft76%
drugs65%
vehicle crime54%

Westdene against Brighton and Hove

TypeWestdene per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence18.932.1▲ 65%
Burglary02.3–
Vehicle crime2.53.5–
Anti-social behaviour11.425.4▼ 4%
Theft and robbery69.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Round Hill149.2▼ 1%
Hollingdean103.1▼ 6%
Aldrington102.8▲ 15%
Hollingbury92.6▲ 5%
Hangleton87.6▲ 1%
Westdene60.5▲ 39%
Patcham56.3▲ 3%
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 Westdene a safe area?

Westdene had about 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Westdene?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and shoplifting (16).