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

Overview of Crime in BN42 4RX

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RX, Adur has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4RX 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 4RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4RX, encompassing approximately 2426 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN42 4RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitelot Close with total crimes: 7
  • Old Dairy Close with total crimes: 2
  • Downland Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNLAND AVENUE, BN42 4RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-25.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 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 behaviour46.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-60.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4837.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0733.33%
Other theft43.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3650.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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 offences43.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65200.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.47-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-75.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01-33.33%
Burglary42.47100.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.710.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.770.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 20243
December 20231
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 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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