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Crime in Woodingdean

Woodingdean had 247 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 29 Brighton and Hove areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle Brighton and Hove area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

BN2, Brighton and Hove · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woodingdean

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67.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 29Brighton and Hove rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common92 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 78 Apr 59 May 80 Jun 84 Jul 83 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9237%
anti-social behaviour6024%
theft219%
criminal damage208%
public order198%
vehicle crime156%
drugs62%
other crime42%

Woodingdean against Brighton and Hove

TypeWoodingdean per 1,000Middle Brighton and Hove areaChange
Violence25.332.1▲ 16%
Burglary0.82.3–
Vehicle crime4.13.5–
Anti-social behaviour16.525.4▲ 5%
Theft and robbery6.69.2▲ 50%

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%
Bevendean102.1▲ 38%
Woodingdean67.8▲ 12%
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 Woodingdean a safe area?

Woodingdean had about 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 29 Brighton and Hove areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodingdean?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (92), followed by anti-social behaviour (60) and theft (21).