CENTRAL AVENUE, PO21 5HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 5HP

CENTRAL AVENUE, PO21 5HP, Arun has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This PO21 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 5HP, encompassing approximately 2798 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO21 5HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwell Way with total crimes: 4
  • Newbarn Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St Clare'S Gardens with total crimes: 2

CENTRAL AVENUE, PO21 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7214.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4340.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Other crime11.43-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7925.00%
Drugs41.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-50.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.86500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-61.54%
Public order41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Other crime11.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5862.50%
Other crime34.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1514.29%
Vehicle crime32.86200.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0016.67%
Public order22.500.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7928.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.07-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences76.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO21 5HP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackwell Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newbarn Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St Clare'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Central Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sun Park Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rembrandt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1