BROOK CLOSE, PO21 5PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 5PN

BROOK CLOSE, PO21 5PN, Arun has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population. This PO21 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 5PN, encompassing approximately 3026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO21 5PN area, explore the PO21 5PN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO21 5PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pevensey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Frith Road with total crimes: 2
  • Northcote Road with total crimes: 2

BROOK CLOSE, PO21 5PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30200.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-33.33%
Burglary32.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.619.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.29266.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.63100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-40.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5971.43%
Possession of weapons33.96200.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-81.25%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.290.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20237
October 20233
September 202316

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pevensey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Frith Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Northcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Monterey Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. West Meads Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Adlington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Regents Way
    Total1
    Other crime1