Total Crime Rate
65.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Truro Crescent area has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aldwick East , and the 220th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Truro Crescent (PO21 3RQ) in the last 12 months was 65.9 per 1,000 residents and was 61.3% higher than the Aldwick East average (40.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 88.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Truro Crescent (PO21 3RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Tyne Way. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldwick East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tyne Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rochester Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Nuffield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stanbrok Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merton Close | — |
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