Burglary Rates in Westbourne & Poets' Corner
Brighton and Hove, South East, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Westbourne & Poets' Corner recorded 19 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 52% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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19
1.63 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
738
63.2 per 1,000 residents
How does Westbourne & Poets' Corner rank?
Within Brighton and Hove
20 of 23 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
24th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Westbourne & Poets' Corner
Source: Census 2021 · 5,305 households
The most common property type in Westbourne & Poets' Corner is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Westbourne & Poets' Corner homeowners
Most homes in Westbourne & Poets' Corner 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime 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.