ASH CLOSE, BN17 6FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 6FB

ASH CLOSE, BN17 6FB, Arun has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population. This BN17 6FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN17 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN17 6FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 6FB, encompassing approximately 2651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN17 6FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worthing Road with total crimes: 3
  • Timberleys with total crimes: 1
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 1

ASH CLOSE, BN17 6FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-75.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1560.00%
Vehicle crime23.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.1666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.4166.67%
Public order31.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 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 offences56.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order21.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7720.00%
Drugs12.260.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In February 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 offences54.15-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0312.50%
Public order23.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9050.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.770.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Worthing Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Timberleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Poplars
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kendal Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Watersmead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Jasmine Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1