DOWNLANDS CLOSE, BN15 0JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN15 0JL

DOWNLANDS CLOSE, BN15 0JL, Adur has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This BN15 0JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN15 postcode area, which has experienced 163 crimes and a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN15 0JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN15 0JL, encompassing approximately 3324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN15 0JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbotts View with total crimes: 3
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Halewick Lane with total crimes: 2

DOWNLANDS CLOSE, BN15 0JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1125.00%
Other theft41.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.71-73.33%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.927.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6333.33%
Other theft53.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20300.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.92125.00%
Other theft62.71100.00%
Shoplifting31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31-42.86%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-12.50%
Other theft22.11-71.43%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6233.33%
Other theft72.41133.33%
Public order12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-57.14%
Other theft31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5255.56%
Other theft34.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.72-43.75%
Other theft42.71300.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.020.00%
Public order24.810.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202415
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN15 0JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbotts View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hamilton Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Halewick Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Osborne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Pende Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Busticle Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Berriedale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Downlands Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Halewick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hillrise Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1