BN11 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11

BN11, Worthing has recorded a total of 458 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN11 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN11, encompassing approximately 34705 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (43.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)

BN11 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 28

BN11 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN11

The postcode district are associated with the BN11, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN11 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17413.2043.80%
Anti-social behaviour705.01-7.89%
Shoplifting592.0215.69%
Public order441.70-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson271.27-6.90%
Other theft210.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime140.61-12.50%
Drugs100.40-28.57%
Burglary80.290.00%
Bicycle theft80.23-27.27%
Other crime70.2375.00%
Robbery70.200.00%
Possession of weapons50.20-16.67%
Theft from the person40.14100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12112.07-22.44%
Anti-social behaviour763.491.33%
Shoplifting512.19-19.05%
Public order461.479.52%
Criminal damage and arson291.333.57%
Other theft280.8412.00%
Vehicle crime160.8177.78%
Drugs140.4616.67%
Bicycle theft110.40175.00%
Burglary80.3214.29%
Robbery70.2316.67%
Possession of weapons60.20200.00%
Other crime40.170.00%
Theft from the person20.12-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15612.6216.42%
Anti-social behaviour754.50-3.85%
Shoplifting632.16-49.60%
Public order421.82-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson281.213.70%
Other theft250.81-3.85%
Drugs120.72140.00%
Vehicle crime90.35-43.75%
Burglary70.26-50.00%
Robbery60.2020.00%
Theft from the person50.17-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.14-20.00%
Other crime40.12-55.56%
Possession of weapons20.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13414.44-25.97%
Shoplifting1253.8622.55%
Anti-social behaviour783.609.86%
Public order442.2529.41%
Criminal damage and arson271.27-22.86%
Other theft260.78-21.21%
Vehicle crime160.7577.78%
Burglary140.46250.00%
Other crime90.40200.00%
Theft from the person90.2628.57%
Drugs50.26-64.29%
Bicycle theft50.14-44.44%
Robbery50.14-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.14-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18114.8154.70%
Shoplifting1025.229.68%
Anti-social behaviour712.9465.12%
Criminal damage and arson352.0594.44%
Public order341.01-2.86%
Other theft330.9873.68%
Drugs140.9575.00%
Bicycle theft90.40200.00%
Vehicle crime90.26-25.00%
Theft from the person70.26600.00%
Robbery60.20100.00%
Possession of weapons60.170.00%
Burglary40.170.00%
Other crime30.12-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11710.57-15.83%
Shoplifting933.37-9.71%
Anti-social behaviour432.68-2.27%
Public order351.24-5.41%
Other theft191.01-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson180.55-53.85%
Vehicle crime120.5271.43%
Drugs80.35-42.86%
Possession of weapons60.230.00%
Other crime50.170.00%
Burglary40.14-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.12-50.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13912.3612.10%
Shoplifting1034.0163.49%
Anti-social behaviour442.974.76%
Criminal damage and arson391.27-2.50%
Public order371.1215.62%
Other theft221.070.00%
Drugs140.63-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.40-36.36%
Burglary70.20-30.00%
Bicycle theft60.20-14.29%
Other crime50.170.00%
Theft from the person30.140.00%
Robbery30.09-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12411.09-6.06%
Shoplifting633.57-39.42%
Anti-social behaviour421.82-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson401.218.11%
Public order321.156.67%
Other theft220.924.76%
Drugs180.635.88%
Vehicle crime110.52-45.00%
Burglary100.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft70.290.00%
Other crime50.2025.00%
Robbery40.14100.00%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Theft from the person30.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13213.17-7.04%
Shoplifting1043.80-12.61%
Anti-social behaviour583.00-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson371.678.82%
Public order301.0711.11%
Other theft210.86-38.24%
Vehicle crime200.6181.82%
Burglary180.58157.14%
Drugs170.52-5.56%
Bicycle theft70.4975.00%
Other crime40.20-42.86%
Possession of weapons40.12100.00%
Theft from the person30.12200.00%
Robbery20.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14213.54-2.74%
Shoplifting1194.09-14.39%
Anti-social behaviour643.4314.29%
Other theft341.8470.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.98-17.07%
Public order270.98-37.21%
Drugs180.78157.14%
Vehicle crime110.5210.00%
Other crime70.32133.33%
Burglary70.20-41.67%
Bicycle theft40.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.12-60.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 139 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14614.123.55%
Shoplifting1394.21-29.08%
Anti-social behaviour564.01-12.50%
Public order431.6119.44%
Criminal damage and arson411.2464.00%
Other theft201.18-31.03%
Burglary120.58-7.69%
Vehicle crime100.35-23.08%
Drugs70.29-58.82%
Bicycle theft60.200.00%
Possession of weapons50.1725.00%
Other crime30.14-40.00%
Theft from the person20.09-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19616.1637.06%
Violence and sexual offences1415.65-18.02%
Anti-social behaviour644.06-18.99%
Public order361.84-14.29%
Other theft291.04-30.95%
Criminal damage and arson250.84-16.67%
Drugs170.72-10.53%
Vehicle crime130.49-48.00%
Burglary130.370.00%
Robbery80.3760.00%
Bicycle theft60.23-45.45%
Other crime50.17-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.14-33.33%
Theft from the person40.12-42.86%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17217.290.00%
Shoplifting1434.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour794.120.00%
Other theft422.280.00%
Public order421.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson301.210.00%
Vehicle crime250.860.00%
Drugs190.720.00%
Burglary130.550.00%
Bicycle theft110.370.00%
Theft from the person70.320.00%
Other crime60.200.00%
Possession of weapons60.170.00%
Robbery50.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202446
May 202442
April 202444
March 202434
February 202435
January 202437
December 202332
November 202330
October 202327
September 202343
August 202336
July 202342

A total of 1879 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024174
June 2024121
May 2024156
April 2024134
March 2024181
February 2024117
January 2024139
December 2023124
November 2023132
October 2023142
September 2023146
August 2023141
July 2023172

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 202320
October 202311
September 202310
August 202313
July 202325

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202414
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 202318
October 20237
September 202312
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 410 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202429
May 202428
April 202427
March 202435
February 202418
January 202439
December 202340
November 202337
October 202334
September 202341
August 202325
July 202330

A total of 1360 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202459
June 202451
May 202463
April 2024125
March 2024102
February 202493
January 2024103
December 202363
November 2023104
October 2023119
September 2023139
August 2023196
July 2023143

A total of 342 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202428
May 202425
April 202426
March 202433
February 202419
January 202422
December 202322
November 202321
October 202334
September 202320
August 202329
July 202342

A total of 820 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202470
June 202476
May 202475
April 202478
March 202471
February 202443
January 202444
December 202342
November 202358
October 202364
September 202356
August 202364
July 202379

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 173 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245
March 202414
February 20248
January 202414
December 202318
November 202317
October 202318
September 20237
August 202317
July 202319

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN11 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total48
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Shoplifting23
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Alexander Terrace
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. West Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. South Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Teville Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 10. High Beeches
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Worthing (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Liverpool Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Merton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Chapel Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Victoria Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Anglesea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Valencia Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Abbey Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bowers Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Reigate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lennox Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clifton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Winton Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 25. Browning Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Downview Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Winchester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 28. Nursery Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Chandos Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Montague Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1