HIGHCROFT CLOSE, PO22 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO22 8DS

HIGHCROFT CLOSE, PO22 8DS, Arun has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This PO22 8DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO22 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO22 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO22 8DS, encompassing approximately 2082 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO22 8DS area, explore the PO22 8DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO22 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbank with total crimes: 3
  • Mead Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Brooksmead with total crimes: 2

HIGHCROFT CLOSE, PO22 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-50.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.16-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.88100.00%
Burglary21.92-33.33%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.60175.00%
Burglary35.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.7233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-25.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.68300.00%
Public order31.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.24-80.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.96650.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.2033.33%
Robbery21.920.00%
Drugs10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 offences58.16-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences118.64266.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 202415
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO22 8DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highbank
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Mead Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brooksmead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Highcroft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Madeira Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Falklands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1