THE ORCHARD CLOSE, PO21 2PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 2PT

THE ORCHARD CLOSE, PO21 2PT, Arun has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This PO21 2PT 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 2PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 2PT, encompassing approximately 5894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO21 2PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 13
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Thorndene Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE ORCHARD CLOSE, PO21 2PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.5620.00%
Other theft51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Public order50.8525.00%
Bicycle theft30.85200.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.50-16.00%
Shoplifting83.5660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-28.57%
Other theft50.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.850.00%
Public order40.85100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.2440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-16.67%
Shoplifting50.850.00%
Possession of weapons40.85300.00%
Vehicle crime40.68100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.1336.36%
Other theft62.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0225.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6222.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.87166.67%
Public order51.36-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Burglary30.68-57.14%
Other theft30.5150.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7980.00%
Burglary71.5340.00%
Public order61.19200.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.51-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.94100.00%
Burglary51.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.85-61.54%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-72.73%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Public order20.340.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.62-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson112.21175.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.294.55%
Anti-social behaviour83.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Burglary30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.9629.41%
Vehicle crime43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68100.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.1141.67%
Bicycle theft42.880.00%
Public order40.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
October 20234

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202421
June 202425
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 202323
November 202322
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Street
    Total13
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Richmond Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Thorndene Avenue
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bakery Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Normanton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marine Parade
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 7. Southover Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ockley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ellasdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Servite Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fawkes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burnham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Nyewood Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Glencathara Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Orchard Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Sutherland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Stocker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Victoria Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Winifred'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1