TOWN CROSS AVENUE, PO21 2DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 2DR

TOWN CROSS AVENUE, PO21 2DR, Arun has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This PO21 2DR 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 2DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 2DR, encompassing approximately 3805 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO21 2DR area, explore the PO21 2DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-56.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO21 2DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrymill Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lancaster Place with total crimes: 3

TOWN CROSS AVENUE, PO21 2DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.62-56.67%
Public order33.42200.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.88233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.63400.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.09-29.41%
Other theft43.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5170.00%
Other theft54.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8825.00%
Vehicle crime62.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-20.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5825.00%
Public order41.31300.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Drugs41.05300.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83-23.08%
Burglary52.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-33.33%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1518.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.5833.33%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.880.00%
Public order43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202430
July 202412
June 202417
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Berrymill Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lancaster Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Richmond Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Fletcher Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Essex Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Havelock Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bankview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jubilee Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sandymount Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bersted Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bookers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Annandale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parklands Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1