HIGHDOWN DRIVE, BN17 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 6HJ

HIGHDOWN DRIVE, BN17 6HJ, Arun has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This BN17 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 6HJ, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN17 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paterson Wilson Road with total crimes: 8
  • Highdown Drive with total crimes: 5
  • The Old Dairy Farm with total crimes: 3

HIGHDOWN DRIVE, BN17 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.40500.00%
Public order41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-50.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.60500.00%
Vehicle crime31.80-25.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.70300.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.80100.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.99-54.55%
Possession of weapons31.500.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.19-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3066.67%
Public order41.5033.33%
Other crime21.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.09127.27%
Public order37.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.59-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.30200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7955.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.09200.00%
Public order45.3933.33%
Drugs21.20-33.33%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences68.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.800.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 202425
February 202411
January 202414
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paterson Wilson Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Public order2
  • 2. Highdown Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Old Dairy Farm
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Elmgrove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Mantling Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Queen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. York Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hampton Fields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Swanbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Amberley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Goda Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1