PO21 5PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 5PP

PO21 5PP, Arun has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This PO21 5PP 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 5PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 5PP, encompassing approximately 3084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO21 5PP area, explore the PO21 5PP 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 (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

PO21 5PP 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

PO21 5PP 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 offences56.16-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.75-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.57200.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.81-17.65%
Burglary34.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0854.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.84175.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.27-42.86%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8916.67%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.16-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour41.95100.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4040.00%
Possession of weapons34.54200.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 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 offences105.51233.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.89-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.510.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20247
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20233
September 202317

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 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 2 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
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 5PP 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. Kenilworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. West Meads Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Adlington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Regents Way
    Total1
    Other crime1