YORK ROAD, PO21 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 1LW

YORK ROAD, PO21 1LW, Arun has recorded a total of 147 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.96 per 1,000 population. This PO21 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 1LW, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO21 1LW area, explore the PO21 1LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO21 1LW area, visit the PO21 1LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)

PO21 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Station Road with total crimes: 24
  • York Road with total crimes: 8

YORK ROAD, PO21 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5134.96-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour2412.13-14.29%
Shoplifting205.7125.00%
Public order164.7623.08%
Other theft113.8110.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6212.50%
Burglary52.1466.67%
Drugs41.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6036.6339.53%
Anti-social behaviour2814.27-6.67%
Shoplifting166.6623.08%
Public order133.818.33%
Other theft103.09-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-46.67%
Drugs61.9050.00%
Possession of weapons41.43300.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.82-20.37%
Anti-social behaviour3010.2330.43%
Criminal damage and arson157.14-16.67%
Shoplifting133.5762.50%
Public order123.09-20.00%
Other theft112.85120.00%
Drugs42.6233.33%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5433.7731.71%
Anti-social behaviour2312.8453.33%
Criminal damage and arson185.47-10.00%
Public order154.2836.36%
Shoplifting83.5714.29%
Other theft51.900.00%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.16-21.15%
Criminal damage and arson209.7581.82%
Anti-social behaviour154.76-51.61%
Public order113.57-8.33%
Shoplifting72.62-36.36%
Other theft51.66-28.57%
Burglary31.19-50.00%
Theft from the person30.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.0113.04%
Anti-social behaviour3112.37138.46%
Public order127.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.85-21.43%
Shoplifting112.6210.00%
Other theft72.6240.00%
Burglary61.6650.00%
Theft from the person41.4333.33%
Drugs30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.9731.43%
Public order1610.9477.78%
Criminal damage and arson143.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour133.33-7.14%
Shoplifting103.0966.67%
Other theft52.38-28.57%
Burglary41.1933.33%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Theft from the person30.710.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson168.3277.78%
Anti-social behaviour143.81180.00%
Public order93.33-25.00%
Other theft72.14-41.67%
Shoplifting61.66100.00%
Drugs41.4333.33%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.12-27.59%
Public order129.9950.00%
Other theft122.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.85-76.32%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-61.54%
Drugs31.19-40.00%
Shoplifting30.71-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5835.9126.09%
Criminal damage and arson3813.7990.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.040.00%
Shoplifting103.09-16.67%
Public order82.38-50.00%
Burglary81.9060.00%
Drugs51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft30.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.97-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson2010.94-23.08%
Public order164.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.81-45.83%
Shoplifting123.09-14.29%
Other theft82.85-42.86%
Burglary51.90-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.19-40.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6442.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson2615.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.180.00%
Public order155.710.00%
Other theft143.570.00%
Shoplifting143.330.00%
Burglary63.330.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Bicycle theft51.190.00%
Possession of weapons31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202428
June 202430
May 202423
April 202415
March 202431
February 202413
January 202414
December 20235
November 202313
October 202313
September 202324

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 202412
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 20238
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 202460
June 202443
May 202454
April 202441
March 202452
February 202446
January 202435
December 202342
November 202358
October 202346
September 202364

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
September 20235

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

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 204 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20248
June 202415
May 202418
April 202420
March 202411
February 202414
January 202416
December 20239
November 202338
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total24
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. York Road
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Sussex Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. London Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. John Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norfolk Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Clarence Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Queen'S Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bognor Regis (Station)
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 13. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bakery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sadler Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glamis Court
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Campbell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lyon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Southover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Ockley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sudley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gloucester Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Walton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Argyle Circus
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sutherland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Canada Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1