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AN ARGUS investigation today reveals the most crime-ridden streets in Brighton and Hove.

Police figures of more than 1,500 roads show which parts of the city have the highest number of crime reports.

Here are the 50 streets with the highest levels of crime.

1) North Street | Crimes: 429

 

Tom Druitt, green councillor for the ward said the street was in the midst of a “perfect storm” of crime.

He said: “More people are struggling with housing, alcohol and drugs... READ MORE

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Woman raped in hotel bedroom in Brighton

Read: Man wanted for unprovoked late night attack

Read: Racist thugs use bottle to attack South Korean student

2) Windsor Street | Crimes: 338

 

The short street is between Boots and Sainsbury’s in North Street.

Resident Tom Sharman, 24, said: “There’s a lot of violence, lots of fights.

"If I keep my window open at night I can hear it happening... READ MORE

3) Western Road | Crimes: 264

 

Tamir Basilious, manager at phone shop Global Links said: “Sometimes there’s crazy people and a few fights.

"I saw a guy going crazy and shouting at people outside... READ MORE

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Gang of thugs wanted for five attacks in one night

Read: Man slashed in the face in KFC

Read: Store should compensate me, says victim of cashpoint thief

4) London Road | Crimes: 234

 

Butcher Graham Maides, 55, has been working on the street since he was 16.

The M&B Meats owner said: “I love this street. Sadly you have the few that spoil it.

"But it is a great street, if it wasn’t I wouldn’t... READ MORE

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Knifeman threatened member of staff at London Road arcade

Read: Man pulled machete during fight between group of men

Read: Man suffers serious head injuries during a suspected road rage incident

5) St James's Street | Crimes: 203

 

Shop owners say the street is plagued by violence, drug dealing and rough sleepers who “like to scream at each other”.

Cafe Wheat and Bean’s owner Oliver Branston told The Argus he was almost headbutted and his staff assaulted... READ MORE

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Police chase through Brighton ends in arrest

Read: 'Massive' fight breaks out near St James's Street

Read: Woman abused and grabbed in an assault outside pub

6) South Street | Crimes: 195

 

The Argus could not find anyone to speak to in this short street which links West Street and Middle Street.

The pavements are lined with bins and house doors are graffitied over with obscene slogans and vodka bottles, beer cans... READ MORE

7) Queen’s Road | Crimes: 190

 

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Woman raped by man with 'knife' near Brighton railway station

Read: Man threatens police with kitchen knife

8) Church Road | Crimes: 181

 

CRIME ON THE STREET:

Read: Man exposed himself at Church Road Co-Op, Hove

Read: Boss of GFC with rats and food poisonings says 'I've not killed anybody'

9) Dyke Road | Crimes: 180

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