DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 1AF

DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AF, Arun has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population. This BN16 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN16 postcode area, which has experienced 160 crimes and a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN16 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 1AF, encompassing approximately 2534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 1AF area, explore the BN16 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roundstone Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hailsham Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52200.00%
Public order22.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.08550.00%
Shoplifting35.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.13-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-66.67%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1210.26500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.74100.00%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.79-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-20.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.55-16.67%
Other theft21.970.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 202413
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roundstone Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Saxon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hailsham Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Quiet Waters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ashurst Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cotswold Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. North Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1