ELMS DRIVE, BN15 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN15 9LJ

ELMS DRIVE, BN15 9LJ, Adur has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population. This BN15 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN15 9LJ, encompassing approximately 4109 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN15 9LJ area, explore the BN15 9LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN15 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sompting Road with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 1

ELMS DRIVE, BN15 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.1657.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.16-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In June 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 offences53.65-50.00%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.60233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.92-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.62-16.67%
Public order52.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.920.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1450.00%
Public order32.19200.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences146.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202410
April 20243
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 9LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mulberry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sompting Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Middle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greentrees Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Annweir Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rosecroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Croshaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1