HIGHLAND AVENUE, PO21 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 2BJ

HIGHLAND AVENUE, PO21 2BJ, Arun has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This PO21 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO21 postcode area, which has experienced 295 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO21 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 2BJ, encompassing approximately 5189 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-48.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO21 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Collyer Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Burnham Gardens with total crimes: 3

HIGHLAND AVENUE, PO21 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.97-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson72.700.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Shoplifting20.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-86.67%
Public order10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

In August 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 offences2714.2658.82%
Anti-social behaviour155.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8916.67%
Public order51.3566.67%
Shoplifting50.96-16.67%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.39-33.33%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2513.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1620.00%
Shoplifting61.16100.00%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.67-31.82%
Public order62.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1666.67%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.4469.23%
Anti-social behaviour74.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Public order30.58-25.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9085.71%
Anti-social behaviour62.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1625.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17-50.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.5850.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.717.69%
Burglary62.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-58.33%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-50.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.09-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson122.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Public order40.77300.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5230.77%
Public order43.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.510.00%
Public order51.930.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202427
July 202417
June 202415
May 202422
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 202413
December 202317
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO21 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Collyer Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burnham Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Burnham Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sturges Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wadhurst Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fletcher Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Essex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Gravits Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parklands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Thorndene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1