THE ESPLANADE, PO21 1GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 1GH

THE ESPLANADE, PO21 1GH, Arun has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.59 per 1,000 population. This PO21 1GH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO21 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO21 1GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 1GH, encompassing approximately 3612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

PO21 1GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • York Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sussex Street with total crimes: 8

THE ESPLANADE, PO21 1GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.59-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour137.20-31.58%
Shoplifting113.6037.50%
Public order73.0575.00%
Other theft71.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.940.00%
Drugs41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.1338.46%
Anti-social behaviour199.97-9.52%
Other theft95.2650.00%
Shoplifting82.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.210.00%
Public order41.66-55.56%
Burglary31.110.00%
Possession of weapons30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.98-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour217.2040.00%
Public order95.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.49-53.85%
Shoplifting61.66-14.29%
Other theft61.6620.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour157.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.158.33%
Public order73.60250.00%
Shoplifting71.9416.67%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.89-44.74%
Criminal damage and arson125.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.32-62.50%
Shoplifting62.49-25.00%
Burglary41.66-20.00%
Other theft41.11-33.33%
Theft from the person21.11-50.00%
Public order20.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.4546.15%
Anti-social behaviour2410.52140.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.64-18.18%
Shoplifting82.490.00%
Public order82.21-27.27%
Other theft62.2150.00%
Burglary51.660.00%
Theft from the person41.38100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.9113.04%
Criminal damage and arson117.2010.00%
Public order113.05175.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.05100.00%
Shoplifting82.77100.00%
Other crime52.210.00%
Burglary51.38150.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.06-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson106.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77400.00%
Public order41.38-33.33%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Other theft31.11-57.14%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.73-31.58%
Other theft77.20600.00%
Public order61.940.00%
Drugs11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.28-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.9172.73%
Criminal damage and arson1810.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.9816.67%
Burglary71.9440.00%
Shoplifting61.94-33.33%
Public order61.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.09-47.37%
Public order92.7728.57%
Shoplifting92.49-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.49-53.85%
Other theft51.66-54.55%
Burglary51.3825.00%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1912.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.260.00%
Other theft113.600.00%
Shoplifting113.050.00%
Public order73.050.00%
Burglary41.940.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202419
June 202421
May 202415
April 20249
March 202424
February 202410
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202436
June 202426
May 202427
April 202421
March 202438
February 202426
January 202423
December 202326
November 202338
October 202322
September 202344

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
November 202318
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
February 20245

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO21 1GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. York Road
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sussex Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. John Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Norfolk Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bakery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sadler Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marine Parade
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 11. Southover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ockley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Argyle Circus
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sutherland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Canada Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merchant Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lennox Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Royal Norfolk Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Victoria Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Winifred'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1