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

Overview of Crime in BN16 3HS

FIRCROFT CRESCENT, BN16 3HS, Arun has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3HS, encompassing approximately 2665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN16 3HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Northcourt Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 3

FIRCROFT CRESCENT, BN16 3HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0075.00%
Shoplifting22.63-66.67%
Public order20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.13-40.00%
Shoplifting32.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3842.86%
Shoplifting73.75-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.13160.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0075.00%
Public order32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting57.5066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-42.86%
Public order31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-50.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 behaviour86.0033.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.0066.67%
Burglary11.880.00%
Public order10.38-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.63100.00%
Public order62.25200.00%
Shoplifting52.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.630.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Northcourt Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Munmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Anthony'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Allangate Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1