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Burglary Rates in Kemptown

Brighton and Hove, South East, England

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

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Kemptown recorded 90 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 50% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

90

5.07 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,384

247.1 per 1,000 residents

50% above the UK average105% above the South East regional average

How does Kemptown rank?

Within Brighton and Hove

3 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

85th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
6
8
7
15
11
6
7
4
10
6
7
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

Violence & Sexual
1371
31%
Other Crime
1280
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
762
17%
Shoplifting
443
10%
Drug Offences
209
5%
Burglary
90
2%
Vehicle Crime
82
2%
Robbery
76
2%
Theft from Person
71
2%

Property mix in Kemptown

Source: Census 2021 · 9,569 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 3%Terraced 13%Flats 82%

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

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What this means for Kemptown homeowners

Most homes in Kemptown 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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