WHITEROCK PLACE, BN42 4BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4BB

WHITEROCK PLACE, BN42 4BB, Adur has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN42 postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN42 4BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4BB, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN42 4BB area, explore the BN42 4BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN42 4BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Colebrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Twitten with total crimes: 3

WHITEROCK PLACE, BN42 4BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8833.33%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.72-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences55.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Other crime12.090.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.2760.00%
Public order45.570.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.24-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.27-54.55%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.38450.00%
Shoplifting107.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.97150.00%
Public order33.48200.00%
Burglary22.09-33.33%
Other theft21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.42-9.09%
Shoplifting56.97-16.67%
Burglary33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1125.08266.67%
Violence and sexual offences67.6650.00%
Shoplifting64.180.00%
Public order44.180.00%
Burglary32.79200.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79200.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7525.00%
Other theft23.48100.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.540.00%
Other theft35.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
May 20242
April 202410
March 202411
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN42 4BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colebrook Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Twitten
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Southwick Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southwick
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Grange Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Amelia Close
    Total1
    Burglary1