OVERHILL, BN42 4WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN42 4WJ

OVERHILL, BN42 4WJ, Adur has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This BN42 4WJ 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 4WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN42 4WJ, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN42 4WJ 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
  • Cromleigh Way with total crimes: 2

OVERHILL, BN42 4WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.69-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.46300.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.30100.00%
Drugs22.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.9942.86%
Vehicle crime56.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.46200.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Other theft21.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.2216.67%
Other theft54.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

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 offences69.0020.00%
Other theft24.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In March 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 offences57.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.46300.00%
Public order12.770.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.690.00%

In January 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 offences89.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.0766.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.4625.00%
Vehicle crime23.460.00%
Burglary11.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.07-60.00%
Burglary42.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.08100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.690.00%

In October 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 offences1013.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.920.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN42 4WJ 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. Cromleigh Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Downland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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