WEST STREET, PO21 1XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 1XH

WEST STREET, PO21 1XH, Arun has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This PO21 1XH 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 1XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 1XH, encompassing approximately 4919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

PO21 1XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 13
  • John Street with total crimes: 5

WEST STREET, PO21 1XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.06-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.69-13.33%
Shoplifting92.64-40.00%
Other theft71.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Public order61.22100.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.100.00%
Shoplifting153.0566.67%
Other theft83.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Public order30.61-50.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.2519.05%
Anti-social behaviour155.0825.00%
Shoplifting93.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.83-46.15%
Public order61.420.00%
Other theft51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.27-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour122.6450.00%
Public order62.4420.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1410.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.85-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.44-38.46%
Public order51.63-44.44%
Shoplifting51.02-37.50%
Other theft41.0233.33%
Burglary30.81-57.14%
Theft from the person20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.1152.38%
Anti-social behaviour136.508.33%
Public order92.640.00%
Shoplifting81.8314.29%
Burglary71.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.2225.00%
Theft from the person31.02200.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.61200.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.44-23.08%
Public order92.03125.00%
Shoplifting71.8316.67%
Burglary51.42400.00%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.60-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson134.88550.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.64100.00%
Shoplifting61.22200.00%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.18-17.14%
Public order65.8950.00%
Other theft61.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-87.50%
Burglary20.41-66.67%
Shoplifting20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3516.4652.17%
Criminal damage and arson167.11128.57%
Burglary63.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2225.00%
Shoplifting51.02-16.67%
Public order41.02-33.33%
Drugs40.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.79-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.68-50.00%
Shoplifting61.42-25.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Other theft51.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.850.00%
Shoplifting82.240.00%
Other theft71.630.00%
Public order61.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202430
June 202425
May 202421
April 202412
March 202432
February 202421
January 202424
December 202329
November 202335
October 202323
September 202336

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 202414
March 20246
February 202410
January 202413
December 20232
November 202316
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202412
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Oxford Street
    Total13
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. John Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Norfolk Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bakery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sadler Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marine Parade
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Southover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ockley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ellasdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glencathara Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Orchard Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Argyle Circus
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sutherland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Canada Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Merchant Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lennox Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Royal Norfolk Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stocker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Victoria Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Winifred'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1