PO20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO20

PO20, Arun has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO20, encompassing approximately 36194 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (79.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)

PO20 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Mayridge with total crimes: 10

PO20 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO20

The postcode district are associated with the PO20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO20 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences756.6038.89%
Anti-social behaviour522.0779.31%
Criminal damage and arson251.4466.67%
Other theft210.6940.00%
Public order200.5881.82%
Vehicle crime130.55160.00%
Shoplifting100.3611.11%
Burglary90.28-10.00%
Other crime50.25150.00%
Drugs40.14100.00%
Bicycle theft30.11200.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.39-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour291.49-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson150.800.00%
Other theft150.4115.38%
Public order110.410.00%
Burglary100.30900.00%
Shoplifting90.280.00%
Vehicle crime50.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.140.00%
Drugs20.11-60.00%
Other crime20.06-80.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.6718.52%
Anti-social behaviour341.77-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson150.9450.00%
Other theft130.41-27.78%
Public order110.36-35.29%
Other crime100.30150.00%
Shoplifting90.2828.57%
Vehicle crime60.25-40.00%
Drugs50.1766.67%
Burglary10.14-90.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.84-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour381.4990.00%
Other theft181.0580.00%
Public order170.5088.89%
Burglary100.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.28-47.37%
Vehicle crime100.2811.11%
Shoplifting70.2840.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Drugs30.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences694.48-5.48%
Anti-social behaviour201.91-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson190.55-17.39%
Burglary120.52200.00%
Other theft100.3311.11%
Public order90.28-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.2528.57%
Shoplifting50.25150.00%
Other crime40.140.00%
Drugs40.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.56-3.95%
Anti-social behaviour262.0262.50%
Criminal damage and arson230.729.52%
Public order100.64-9.09%
Other theft90.28-18.18%
Vehicle crime70.25-12.50%
Other crime40.1933.33%
Drugs40.110.00%
Burglary40.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.110.00%
Shoplifting20.08-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences764.5346.15%
Criminal damage and arson212.10110.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.5845.45%
Other theft110.44-8.33%
Public order110.30-15.38%
Vehicle crime80.30-38.46%
Shoplifting70.220.00%
Burglary60.1950.00%
Drugs40.17-20.00%
Other crime30.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.73-17.46%
Public order131.4430.00%
Vehicle crime130.36-38.10%
Other theft120.36-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour110.3322.22%
Criminal damage and arson100.3025.00%
Shoplifting70.28-30.00%
Drugs50.19-16.67%
Burglary40.1433.33%
Other crime30.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.0850.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.20-23.17%
Vehicle crime211.74133.33%
Other theft130.58-43.48%
Public order100.36-37.50%
Shoplifting100.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour90.28-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.25-66.67%
Drugs60.22500.00%
Other crime50.170.00%
Burglary30.14-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-60.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.69-3.53%
Criminal damage and arson242.27-31.43%
Other theft230.6621.05%
Anti-social behaviour210.64-25.00%
Public order160.58-11.11%
Burglary120.44200.00%
Vehicle crime90.33-35.71%
Shoplifting90.250.00%
Possession of weapons50.25150.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences856.248.97%
Criminal damage and arson352.3584.21%
Anti-social behaviour280.97-6.67%
Other theft190.77-9.52%
Public order180.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime140.50133.33%
Shoplifting90.3912.50%
Burglary40.25-63.64%
Other crime30.11-75.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-71.43%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Drugs20.06-50.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences786.24-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour302.163.45%
Public order220.83-15.38%
Other theft210.61-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson190.58-20.83%
Other crime120.5233.33%
Burglary110.3310.00%
Shoplifting80.3014.29%
Possession of weapons70.2275.00%
Vehicle crime60.19-45.45%
Drugs40.17-33.33%
Robbery40.110.00%
Bicycle theft30.11200.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.990.00%
Other theft322.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour290.880.00%
Public order260.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson240.720.00%
Vehicle crime110.660.00%
Burglary100.300.00%
Other crime90.280.00%
Shoplifting70.250.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202415
May 202413
April 202418
March 202410
February 20249
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 202323
September 202319
August 202321
July 202332

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202475
June 202454
May 202464
April 202454
March 202469
February 202473
January 202476
December 202352
November 202363
October 202382
September 202385
August 202378
July 202394

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202321
October 20239
September 202314
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202452
June 202429
May 202434
April 202438
March 202420
February 202426
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 202321
September 202328
August 202330
July 202329

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202316
September 202318
August 202322
July 202326

A total of 248 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202415
May 202415
April 202410
March 202419
February 202423
January 202421
December 202310
November 20238
October 202324
September 202335
August 202319
July 202324

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 20241
April 202410
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312
September 20234
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 20233
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mayridge
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Round Piece Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Peerley Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Littlefield Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Sandpiper Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Eastergate Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. School Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Robinson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hale Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Bracklesham Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Bell Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lagness Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 17. Hampden Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nyton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lidsey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chichester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Rectory Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hanover Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Tranquillity Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Marisfield Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mountwood Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Petts Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hunnisett Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Goldfinch Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hillfield Road
    Total2
    Public order2