BN17 7LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 7LS

BN17 7LS, Arun has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.28 per 1,000 population. This BN17 7LS 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 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 7LS, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BN17 7LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Globe Place with total crimes: 10
  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 4

BN17 7LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2316.28-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences68.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.33-16.67%
Other theft41.9433.33%
Public order31.550.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3219.3839.13%
Anti-social behaviour612.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.330.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.12228.57%
Violence and sexual offences58.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.92-30.00%
Shoplifting72.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.710.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75-37.50%
Shoplifting43.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Other theft10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.63220.00%
Public order46.200.00%
Other theft31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8166.67%
Other theft41.940.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.71-40.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.590.00%
Other theft23.880.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 202416
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202432
July 202423
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Globe Place
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
  • 3. Kestrel Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sargent Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Empress Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hearnfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Granary Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Toddington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Banks Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kelen Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Northway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1