The ten most criminal streets in Brighton and Hove Brighton News

North Street has proven to be the city’s most criminal road … again.

Today we list the ten streets of Brighton and Hove with the highest number of crime reports.

The data covers crimes reported on more than 1,500 city streets and is taken from official police statistics.

Crimes are reported as occurring “on or near” a street.

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The figures are taken between May 2020 and 2021.

Chief Inspector Nick Dias said: “Our officers, Specials and staff work tirelessly to reduce crime across the city and make Brighton and Hove a safe place to live, work and visit.

“This is achieved not only by having a visible presence on our streets, but by gathering intelligence and working with partner agencies to identify areas of persistent infringement where we can engage, enforce and address the root causes of the crime. criminality.

“Crime statistics don’t tell the whole story. Many of these crimes have happened behind closed doors, such as domestic violence, child sexual abuse and fraud, where the community at large is not at risk, but which involve complex criminal investigations and protection. of some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Or crimes identified as a result of proactive policing. For example, when the police stop checks or searches to recover and seize drugs or weapons. Fewer drugs and knives on the streets are good and make the community safer.

“We encourage the public to report any crime, problem or suspicious activity, as this allows officers to get a clear picture of the issues that affect our communities. Crimes can be reported through the Sussex Police website or by calling 101. ”

1) North Street, Brighton – Criminal Reports: 392