HIGHLANDS CLOSE, BN6 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN6 8LD

HIGHLANDS CLOSE, BN6 8LD, Mid Sussex has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This BN6 8LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN6 postcode area, which has experienced 79 crimes and a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN6 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN6 8LD, encompassing approximately 1815 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN6 8LD area, explore the BN6 8LD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN6 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Saxby Place with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

HIGHLANDS CLOSE, BN6 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.61150.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1918.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.75-66.67%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5120.00%
Public order13.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5125.00%
Other theft32.75200.00%
Public order11.65-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.160.00%
Shoplifting32.200.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51-42.86%
Other theft22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences44.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.41-33.33%
Drugs12.200.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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 offences67.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.160.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN6 8LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. John Saxby Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windmill Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Brook Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Beacons
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fir Tree Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1