WHITFIELD CLOSE, PO22 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO22 8DY

WHITFIELD CLOSE, PO22 8DY, Arun has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This PO22 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO22 8DY, encompassing approximately 1801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PO22 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Highbank with total crimes: 3
  • Highcroft Crescent with total crimes: 2

WHITFIELD CLOSE, PO22 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.4325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.770.00%
Public order32.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Theft from the person21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.540.00%
Shoplifting42.22-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-55.56%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.66350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.99-20.00%
Other theft42.22300.00%
Shoplifting42.22-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.31-7.14%
Public order57.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.77150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.77100.00%
Possession of weapons22.22100.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.77-60.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-81.82%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.42450.00%
Shoplifting86.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.44400.00%
Public order52.77150.00%
Robbery22.770.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.660.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-66.67%
Shoplifting21.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.99-14.29%
Shoplifting43.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22200.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.660.00%
Shoplifting23.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.870.00%
Shoplifting53.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 20244
May 202413
April 202414
March 20248
February 202412
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 2. Highbank
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Highcroft Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Headley Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Madeira Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Falklands Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1