THE POPLARS, BN17 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 6AZ

THE POPLARS, BN17 6AZ, Arun has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This BN17 6AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN17 postcode area, which has experienced 343 crimes and a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN17 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 6AZ, encompassing approximately 2840 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN17 6AZ area, explore the BN17 6AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN17 6AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gratwicke Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Jib Close with total crimes: 3
  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 2

THE POPLARS, BN17 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.80180.00%
Public order34.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-40.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences78.10-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.39-10.00%
Other theft43.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-50.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8044.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.58100.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.34-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.75120.00%
Other theft43.87300.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202414
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 22 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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN17 6AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gratwicke Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Jib Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Worthing Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ash Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Watersmead Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Buttermere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1