PALMER ROAD, BN16 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 4LJ

PALMER ROAD, BN16 4LJ, Arun has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This BN16 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 4LJ, encompassing approximately 1574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Palmer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Decoy Drive with total crimes: 2

PALMER ROAD, BN16 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.18-50.00%

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 offences48.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.8133.33%
Possession of weapons12.540.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-60.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.180.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Arundel Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Palmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Decoy Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bewley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Older Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fletcher Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1