BN16 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3JQ

BN16 3JQ, Arun has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3JQ, encompassing approximately 3699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN16 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Fittleworth Garden with total crimes: 2
  • Arun Close with total crimes: 2

BN16 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.32400.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-70.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.70-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.6250.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 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 offences43.51-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 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 offences95.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.89-40.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 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 offences52.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8716.67%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.62-40.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.110.00%
Shoplifting52.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fittleworth Garden
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Arun Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Staffords Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Artex Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brookside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1