BN42 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4BW

BN42 4BW, Adur has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.68 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4BW, encompassing approximately 856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN42 4BW area, explore the BN42 4BW 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 (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN42 4BW 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

BN42 4BW 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
Shoplifting825.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.1733.33%
Vehicle crime14.670.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.51-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.50-50.00%
Other crime13.500.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting926.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.5150.00%
Public order47.000.00%
Other theft24.670.00%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.68-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.51-63.64%
Vehicle crime14.670.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

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 offences1138.52266.67%
Shoplifting1012.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.67150.00%
Public order35.84200.00%
Burglary23.50-33.33%
Other theft22.33100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting524.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.84-63.64%
Burglary34.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.50-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Vehicle crime12.33-50.00%
Public order11.17-75.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1144.36266.67%
Violence and sexual offences812.84100.00%
Shoplifting69.340.00%
Public order47.000.00%
Burglary34.67200.00%
Other theft23.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

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 offences410.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.67200.00%
Burglary13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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 offences512.8425.00%
Other theft25.84100.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%

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 offences414.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%

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 order210.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.68-30.00%
Other theft38.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Shoplifting33.500.00%
Public order23.500.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 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
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 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
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN42 4BW 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