WESTINGWAY, PO21 2XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 2XT

WESTINGWAY, PO21 2XT, Arun has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This PO21 2XT 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 2XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 2XT, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO21 2XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Monterey Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Hastings Close with total crimes: 2

WESTINGWAY, PO21 2XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.09125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-63.64%
Public order31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5510.00%
Possession of weapons23.210.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8060.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3825.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6333.33%
Other theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.38-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour13.21-80.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Richmond Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Monterey Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bradlond Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. B2166
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1