BRIDGE CLOSE, BN15 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN15 8BP

BRIDGE CLOSE, BN15 8BP, Adur has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This BN15 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN15 8BP, encompassing approximately 4079 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

BN15 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4

BRIDGE CLOSE, BN15 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.75111.11%
Shoplifting134.66225.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.19-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.7225.00%
Public order41.23100.00%
Drugs20.98-33.33%
Robbery20.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.5685.71%
Violence and sexual offences93.19-60.87%
Shoplifting42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98100.00%
Drugs30.9850.00%
Public order20.74-75.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.4827.78%
Public order85.64166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.96-41.67%
Other theft41.720.00%
Shoplifting40.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.50-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.41300.00%
Shoplifting62.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Other theft41.23-20.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.9931.25%
Shoplifting155.15-11.76%
Other theft53.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.0188.89%
Violence and sexual offences164.1777.78%
Public order63.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-54.55%
Robbery21.230.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.77175.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.7012.50%
Shoplifting92.21-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.210.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Drugs30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2110.30-38.24%
Violence and sexual offences85.15-33.33%
Public order41.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98-42.86%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3416.42385.71%
Violence and sexual offences128.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.58-29.41%
Shoplifting72.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-62.50%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.010.00%
Shoplifting94.17-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson82.2160.00%
Public order51.9625.00%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.50-26.09%
Shoplifting164.17-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.230.00%
Public order40.9833.33%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3819.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.980.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 202421
January 202434
December 20237
November 20239
October 202316
September 202338

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202423
June 202418
May 202421
April 202416
March 20249
February 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202317
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
March 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN15 8BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cecil Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Meadow Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yew Tree Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Milton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lancing
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. North Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alma Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Rosecroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Penhill Road
    Total1
    Public order1