PO21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21

PO21, Arun has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO21, encompassing approximately 43661 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (-21.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-33.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)

PO21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • York Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

PO21 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO21

The postcode district are associated with the PO21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO21 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1166.66-21.09%
Anti-social behaviour392.66-33.90%
Criminal damage and arson320.893.23%
Other theft240.734.35%
Shoplifting230.55-42.50%
Public order150.53-60.53%
Vehicle crime140.3455.56%
Other crime80.32-11.11%
Burglary80.18-11.11%
Drugs60.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.14-50.00%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-75.00%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1478.8912.21%
Anti-social behaviour593.37-3.28%
Shoplifting401.350.00%
Public order380.9231.03%
Criminal damage and arson310.8714.81%
Other theft230.710.00%
Burglary90.53-43.75%
Drugs90.21-18.18%
Other crime90.210.00%
Vehicle crime90.2112.50%
Bicycle theft60.21-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.14-42.86%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.548.26%
Anti-social behaviour613.0017.31%
Shoplifting401.40-9.09%
Public order290.92-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson270.66-15.62%
Other theft230.62-11.54%
Burglary160.53100.00%
Drugs110.370.00%
Other crime90.2528.57%
Vehicle crime80.21-38.46%
Possession of weapons70.1816.67%
Bicycle theft70.1616.67%
Robbery30.1650.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.34-3.20%
Anti-social behaviour522.77-7.14%
Shoplifting441.19109.52%
Public order331.0117.86%
Criminal damage and arson320.76-17.95%
Other theft260.7318.18%
Vehicle crime130.60-13.33%
Drugs110.3083.33%
Burglary80.25-27.27%
Other crime70.1816.67%
Possession of weapons60.16-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.14200.00%
Theft from the person30.14-25.00%
Robbery20.07-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1257.9516.82%
Anti-social behaviour562.8651.35%
Criminal damage and arson391.285.41%
Public order280.8921.74%
Other theft220.6446.67%
Shoplifting210.500.00%
Vehicle crime150.48150.00%
Burglary110.3437.50%
Possession of weapons70.25133.33%
Other crime60.160.00%
Drugs60.1450.00%
Robbery50.14150.00%
Theft from the person40.11-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.37-6.14%
Criminal damage and arson372.4523.33%
Anti-social behaviour370.85-32.73%
Public order230.85-32.35%
Shoplifting210.53-4.55%
Other theft150.48-31.82%
Burglary80.34-55.56%
Other crime60.1850.00%
Vehicle crime60.14-70.00%
Theft from the person50.140.00%
Bicycle theft40.11100.00%
Drugs40.09-69.23%
Possession of weapons30.09-50.00%
Robbery20.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.999.62%
Anti-social behaviour552.6183.33%
Public order341.2647.83%
Criminal damage and arson300.7811.11%
Other theft220.6929.41%
Shoplifting220.50-4.35%
Vehicle crime200.5066.67%
Burglary180.460.00%
Drugs130.4162.50%
Possession of weapons60.3050.00%
Theft from the person50.1466.67%
Robbery40.11300.00%
Other crime40.09-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.09-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.6218.18%
Anti-social behaviour302.38-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson270.69-50.91%
Public order230.629.52%
Shoplifting230.539.52%
Burglary180.5363.64%
Other theft170.416.25%
Other crime140.39600.00%
Vehicle crime120.320.00%
Drugs80.27-20.00%
Bicycle theft50.18150.00%
Possession of weapons40.1133.33%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Robbery10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.53-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson552.02139.13%
Anti-social behaviour391.2625.81%
Public order210.89-4.55%
Shoplifting210.48133.33%
Other theft160.48-27.27%
Vehicle crime120.37100.00%
Burglary110.27-8.33%
Drugs100.25-16.67%
Theft from the person30.2350.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-50.00%
Robbery20.07100.00%
Other crime20.05-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1086.02-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour312.47-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson230.71-61.02%
Public order220.5329.41%
Other theft220.5037.50%
Drugs120.509.09%
Burglary120.2720.00%
Shoplifting90.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons60.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.14-68.42%
Other crime50.14150.00%
Bicycle theft40.110.00%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%
Robbery10.05-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.724.76%
Criminal damage and arson593.0243.90%
Anti-social behaviour351.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime190.8058.33%
Shoplifting180.4412.50%
Public order170.41-39.29%
Other theft160.39-20.00%
Drugs110.37120.00%
Burglary100.25-16.67%
Possession of weapons80.2333.33%
Robbery50.18-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.11-33.33%
Other crime20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1267.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.960.00%
Public order280.940.00%
Other theft200.640.00%
Shoplifting160.460.00%
Burglary120.370.00%
Vehicle crime120.270.00%
Robbery60.270.00%
Bicycle theft60.140.00%
Possession of weapons60.140.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Other crime20.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202459
July 202461
June 202452
May 202456
April 202437
March 202455
February 202430
January 202439
December 202331
November 202335
October 202342

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 311 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202438
July 202429
June 202433
May 202428
April 202423
March 202434
February 202423
January 202421
December 202322
November 202317
October 202328

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202440
July 202440
June 202444
May 202421
April 202421
March 202422
February 202423
January 202421
December 20239
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 1419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 2024147
July 2024131
June 2024121
May 2024125
April 2024107
March 2024114
February 2024104
January 202488
December 2023108
November 2023132
October 2023126

A total of 433 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 202427
June 202432
May 202439
April 202437
March 202430
February 202427
January 202455
December 202323
November 202359
October 202341

A total of 106 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 246 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202423
June 202426
May 202422
April 202415
March 202422
February 202417
January 202416
December 202322
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 202414
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 202415
April 20246
March 202420
February 202412
January 202412
December 20236
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202416
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 202418
February 202418
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 2. York Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Canada Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
  • 5. Station Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ockley Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Sudley Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lennox Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arun Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Norfolk Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Ellasdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sussex Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Collyer Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Richmond Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Burnham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Burnham Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Steyne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sturges Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. John Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Valentines Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Brooks End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Campbell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lyon Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mead Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brooksmead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Burberry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Sonning Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2