FINCHES CLOSE, BN17 7GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 7GU

FINCHES CLOSE, BN17 7GU, Arun has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This BN17 7GU 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 7GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 7GU, encompassing approximately 3257 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN17 7GU area, explore the BN17 7GU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN17 7GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 4
  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 2

FINCHES CLOSE, BN17 7GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.90-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences54.60-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-50.00%
Other theft30.92200.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.530.00%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.29-27.27%
Shoplifting62.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 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 offences116.4522.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.38-50.00%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.76200.00%
Burglary31.8450.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.830.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-50.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 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 offences62.15200.00%
Drugs11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.53-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-33.33%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.140.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202418
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN17 7GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kestrel Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Kingfisher Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Willow Brook
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Norton Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Joyce Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bignor Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1