PO21 5SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO21 5SA

PO21 5SA, Arun has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This PO21 5SA 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 5SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO21 5SA, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO21 5SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hastings Close with total crimes: 2
  • West Meads Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Adlington Gardens with total crimes: 1

PO21 5SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.870.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.15-50.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.31150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.790.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.66500.00%
Possession of weapons22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Public order11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hastings Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. West Meads Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Adlington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Regents Way
    Total1
    Other crime1