BIGNOR CLOSE, BN16 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3LJ

BIGNOR CLOSE, BN16 3LJ, Arun has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.98 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2671 residents.

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

BN16 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northcourt Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

BIGNOR CLOSE, BN16 3LJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Shoplifting21.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

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
Shoplifting67.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.500.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-60.00%

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 behaviour55.6266.67%
Vehicle crime41.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6140.00%
Shoplifting52.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-40.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

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 offences77.86250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.74-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-60.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 behaviour88.24166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.37200.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7414.29%
Shoplifting32.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

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 offences77.49600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6225.00%
Shoplifting41.87300.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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 behaviour43.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
October 20231

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

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
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

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

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northcourt Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Artex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Anthony'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Allangate Drive
    Total1
    Public order1