FIRCROFT CRESCENT, BN16 3HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3HP

FIRCROFT CRESCENT, BN16 3HP, Arun has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3HP 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 3HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3HP, encompassing approximately 2793 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 3HP area, explore the BN16 3HP 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 3HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northcourt Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 2

FIRCROFT CRESCENT, BN16 3HP 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 offences66.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences54.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-60.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.3766.67%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.80-16.67%
Shoplifting41.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.15100.00%
Shoplifting32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-62.50%
Burglary21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.94300.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-80.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20239
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northcourt Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 2. Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Anthony'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Allangate Drive
    Total1
    Public order1