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Burglary Rates in West Hill & North Laine

Brighton and Hove, South East, England

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

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West Hill & North Laine recorded 98 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 173% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

98

9.24 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,297

499.4 per 1,000 residents

173% above the UK average274% above the South East regional average

How does West Hill & North Laine rank?

Within Brighton and Hove

2 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

13
8
12
12
10
8
3
9
8
5
9
1
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

Shoplifting
1355
26%
Other Crime
1206
23%
Violence & Sexual
1166
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
1006
19%
Drug Offences
234
4%
Burglary
98
2%
Robbery
97
2%
Theft from Person
68
1%
Vehicle Crime
67
1%

Property mix in West Hill & North Laine

Source: Census 2021 · 5,573 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 3%Terraced 23%Flats 73%

The most common property type in West Hill & North Laine is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for West Hill & North Laine homeowners

Most homes in West Hill & North Laine 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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