HIGHDOWN, BN42 4QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4QS

HIGHDOWN, BN42 4QS, Adur has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4QS 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 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4QS, encompassing approximately 1719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN42 4QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince Charles Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stonery Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Shoreham Road with total crimes: 1

HIGHDOWN, BN42 4QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.40-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-62.50%
Burglary11.740.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.1212.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.2333.33%
Drugs34.650.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.05700.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.490.00%
Public order21.74100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.89200.00%
Vehicle crime25.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.82-40.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences56.98-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.54175.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.40250.00%
Public order24.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.230.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74100.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.82150.00%
Vehicle crime32.9150.00%
Public order11.74-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-92.31%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.960.00%
Public order47.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 202313

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prince Charles Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stonery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Old Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mile Oak Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Ridgeway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Monarchs View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Louie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1