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Burglary Rates in Central Hove

Brighton and Hove, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Central Hove recorded 41 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

41

3.18 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,665

129.0 per 1,000 residents

6% below the UK average29% above the South East regional average

How does Central Hove rank?

Within Brighton and Hove

7 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

60th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
5
2
7
3
3
1
2
5
1
3
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
440
26%
Violence & Sexual
373
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
332
20%
Shoplifting
324
19%
Vehicle Crime
58
3%
Drug Offences
54
3%
Burglary
41
2%
Robbery
30
2%
Theft from Person
13
1%

Property mix in Central Hove

Source: Census 2021 · 7,177 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 3%Terraced 7%Flats 89%

The most common property type in Central Hove is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Central Hove homeowners

Most homes in Central Hove are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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