BN16 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3EZ

BN16 3EZ, Arun has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN16 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN16 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3EZ, encompassing approximately 3427 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 3EZ area, explore the BN16 3EZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN16 3EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fittleworth Garden with total crimes: 4
  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Claigmar Road with total crimes: 3

BN16 3EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Shoplifting31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.38-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-33.33%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.0020.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.75-45.45%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.46120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2166.67%
Shoplifting51.46-28.57%
Public order31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.13-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-37.50%
Public order31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.501200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.79-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.33500.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.250.00%
Shoplifting31.4650.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.38-40.00%
Shoplifting30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
November 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 3EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fittleworth Garden
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Claigmar Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dinsdale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Eastergate Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Church Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sussex Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. B2140
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1