KENT ROAD, BN17 6LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 6LG

KENT ROAD, BN17 6LG, Arun has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This BN17 6LG 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 6LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 6LG, encompassing approximately 4576 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN17 6LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highdown Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • True Blue Precinct with total crimes: 6

KENT ROAD, BN17 6LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.37100.00%
Burglary41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Public order30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Other theft20.44-66.67%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.0620.00%
Other theft61.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7423.53%
Criminal damage and arson54.5925.00%
Vehicle crime41.09300.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5254.55%
Possession of weapons43.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-20.00%
Public order30.87-25.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.21-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour62.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-16.67%
Public order41.09100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9628.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-33.33%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.0620.00%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.52-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour53.93150.00%
Public order41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-42.86%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.30-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson74.1540.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-85.71%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.24146.15%
Public order76.9940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5366.67%
Vehicle crime51.0925.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-66.67%
Drugs10.44-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8420.00%
Public order51.3125.00%
Drugs51.09400.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202414
June 202421
May 202417
April 202411
March 202418
February 202414
January 202418
December 202319
November 202332
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Highdown Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. True Blue Precinct
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arundel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. St Martins Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Talbot Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Roman Acre
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Peel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Linden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gloucester Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. East Ham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Malthouse Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hampton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sussex Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Paterson Wilson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Franciscan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1