WOLSTENBURY ROAD, BN16 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3LB

WOLSTENBURY ROAD, BN16 3LB, Arun has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3LB, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BN16 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 3

WOLSTENBURY ROAD, BN16 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.78125.00%
Vehicle crime23.890.00%
Shoplifting20.86-66.67%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.73-20.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.38200.00%
Shoplifting52.5925.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.6233.33%
Public order31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.92150.00%
Shoplifting32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.89-33.33%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 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 offences34.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.03-66.67%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.760.00%
Shoplifting32.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.49500.00%
Shoplifting42.59300.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.030.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Penfold Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Artex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1