DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4RG

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RG, Adur has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.32 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4RG 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 4RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4RG, encompassing approximately 1457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN42 4RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingston Broadway with total crimes: 11
  • Whitelot Close with total crimes: 7
  • Montford Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.32366.67%
Violence and sexual offences139.60160.00%
Public order38.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.60-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.23-36.36%
Other theft34.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-66.67%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Robbery11.370.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.1277.78%
Anti-social behaviour1110.97450.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.5450.00%
Public order34.12200.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Other theft11.37-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.8350.00%
Other theft66.17500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1250.00%
Other theft14.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.74-20.00%
Public order22.740.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1725.00%
Public order23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.86-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.0366.67%
Vehicle crime53.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.43-33.33%
Other theft22.74100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences37.540.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingston Broadway
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitelot Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Montford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Dairy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hawkins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wilby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawkins Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Kingston Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Franklin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1