SYLVAN WAY, PO21 2RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 2RS

SYLVAN WAY, PO21 2RS, Arun has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This PO21 2RS 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 2RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 2RS, encompassing approximately 5580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO21 2RS 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

SYLVAN WAY, PO21 2RS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1423.53%
Criminal damage and arson53.760.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.720.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.36-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.24-34.62%
Shoplifting83.0560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Public order40.72100.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.85116.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-16.67%
Shoplifting50.900.00%
Possession of weapons40.90300.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.639.09%
Anti-social behaviour62.150.00%
Other theft51.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9025.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2710.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.97200.00%
Public order51.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Burglary30.72-57.14%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.45100.00%
Burglary71.7975.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.43-64.29%
Burglary40.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-72.73%
Shoplifting30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.360.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.99-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.51175.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-20.00%
Burglary30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-83.33%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3531.25%
Vehicle crime63.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08400.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.5533.33%
Public order42.87100.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202417
June 202426
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202318
November 202321
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 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 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 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
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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
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 2RS 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. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ellasdale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fawkes Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burnham Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Nyewood Gardens
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Glencathara Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Orchard Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Sutherland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Park Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stocker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Road South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Winifred'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1