THE CLOSE, BN43 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN43 5AH

THE CLOSE, BN43 5AH, Adur has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population. This BN43 5AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN43 postcode area, which has experienced 99 crimes and a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN43 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN43 5AH, encompassing approximately 1995 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN43 5AH area, explore the BN43 5AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN43 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Place with total crimes: 3
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, BN43 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences34.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0033.33%
Public order32.00200.00%

In July 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 offences55.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-66.67%
Public order11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.0312.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.51-30.00%
Drugs23.51100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0114.29%
Public order24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.52250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 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 offences36.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.02-40.00%
Other theft31.50-50.00%
Public order31.50-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order816.54700.00%
Other theft64.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.0125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-33.33%
Other theft22.000.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.01400.00%
Public order22.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN43 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queen'S Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brunswick Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Southdown Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Greenacres
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1