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

Overview of Crime in BN42 4RL

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RL, Adur has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4RL, encompassing approximately 1708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN42 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingston Broadway with total crimes: 10
  • Whitelot Close with total crimes: 7
  • Old Dairy Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.98333.33%
Violence and sexual offences107.61100.00%
Public order35.8550.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 offences59.37-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-62.50%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.81-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour87.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.68-66.67%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.9044.44%
Anti-social behaviour87.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.68200.00%
Vehicle crime23.510.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other theft11.17-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.8850.00%
Other theft55.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 offences68.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.51100.00%
Other theft23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In March 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 offences45.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.51-25.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 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 offences44.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%

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 behaviour59.9566.67%
Vehicle crime52.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.93-57.14%
Burglary21.76-50.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.12133.33%
Burglary44.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.85-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.850.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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
November 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingston Broadway
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitelot Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Old Dairy Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawkins Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Underdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millcroft Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Old Shoreham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wilby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Kingston Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1