BN13 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13

BN13, Worthing has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BN13 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BN13, encompassing approximately 31026 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (6.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)

BN13 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Wellingham Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

BN13 Crime Map

Postcodes in BN13

The postcode district are associated with the BN13, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BN13 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 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences796.486.76%
Anti-social behaviour332.55-32.65%
Criminal damage and arson241.0626.32%
Public order180.7712.50%
Other theft100.58-37.50%
Vehicle crime100.32100.00%
Other crime80.3214.29%
Drugs60.26-40.00%
Burglary50.1966.67%
Possession of weapons40.16300.00%
Shoplifting30.13-72.73%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences746.83-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour492.39-19.67%
Criminal damage and arson191.5826.67%
Public order160.61-30.43%
Other theft160.5214.29%
Shoplifting110.52-59.26%
Drugs100.35-33.33%
Other crime70.3216.67%
Vehicle crime50.2366.67%
Burglary30.16-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.6721.05%
Anti-social behaviour612.9760.53%
Shoplifting271.97-43.75%
Public order230.87-4.17%
Drugs150.7436.36%
Criminal damage and arson150.48-28.57%
Other theft140.4816.67%
Other crime60.450.00%
Possession of weapons50.1966.67%
Burglary40.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.10-40.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences768.09-2.56%
Shoplifting482.4577.78%
Anti-social behaviour381.5522.58%
Public order241.2226.32%
Criminal damage and arson210.7716.67%
Other theft120.6850.00%
Drugs110.390.00%
Burglary60.35100.00%
Other crime60.19100.00%
Vehicle crime50.19-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.16200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences786.83-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour312.5163.16%
Shoplifting271.00-74.04%
Public order190.8718.75%
Criminal damage and arson180.61-28.00%
Drugs110.58-8.33%
Vehicle crime110.3583.33%
Other theft80.3533.33%
Burglary30.26-57.14%
Other crime30.10-25.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1049.4828.40%
Violence and sexual offences863.353.61%
Criminal damage and arson252.7756.25%
Anti-social behaviour190.81-13.64%
Public order160.61-5.88%
Drugs120.5220.00%
Burglary70.39-30.00%
Other theft60.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.19-53.85%
Other crime40.19300.00%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Theft from the person30.10200.00%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.730.00%
Shoplifting812.6888.37%
Anti-social behaviour222.6137.50%
Public order170.7154.55%
Criminal damage and arson160.55-23.81%
Vehicle crime130.5218.18%
Other theft120.42-14.29%
Burglary100.39150.00%
Drugs100.32100.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Other crime10.03-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.9910.67%
Shoplifting432.68-48.19%
Criminal damage and arson211.3931.25%
Anti-social behaviour160.68-33.33%
Other theft140.527.69%
Public order110.45-38.89%
Vehicle crime110.3583.33%
Drugs50.35-54.55%
Other crime50.16150.00%
Burglary40.1633.33%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting838.25-13.54%
Violence and sexual offences752.68-38.52%
Anti-social behaviour242.42-4.00%
Public order180.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.58-46.67%
Other theft130.520.00%
Drugs110.42266.67%
Vehicle crime60.35-14.29%
Burglary30.19-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Robbery20.06-33.33%
Other crime20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12210.6731.18%
Shoplifting963.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson303.093.45%
Anti-social behaviour250.97-19.35%
Public order200.81-9.09%
Other theft130.64-7.14%
Burglary80.42300.00%
Vehicle crime70.26-30.00%
Robbery30.2350.00%
Drugs30.10-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.7034.78%
Shoplifting843.00-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour312.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson291.007.41%
Public order220.9315.79%
Other theft140.7155.56%
Drugs100.4525.00%
Vehicle crime100.32100.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Burglary20.06-33.33%
Other crime10.06-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting928.77-38.67%
Violence and sexual offences692.97-35.51%
Anti-social behaviour312.2219.23%
Criminal damage and arson271.00-12.90%
Public order190.870.00%
Other theft90.61-62.50%
Drugs80.2933.33%
Vehicle crime50.26-61.54%
Other crime50.16150.00%
Burglary30.16-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.10-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-75.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15012.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences1074.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour261.000.00%
Other theft240.840.00%
Public order190.770.00%
Vehicle crime130.610.00%
Burglary80.420.00%
Drugs60.260.00%
Possession of weapons50.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.160.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202313
September 202314
August 20239
July 202324

A total of 292 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202419
May 202415
April 202421
March 202418
February 202425
January 202416
December 202321
November 202316
October 202330
September 202329
August 202327
July 202331

A total of 1117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202474
May 202492
April 202476
March 202478
February 202486
January 202483
December 202383
November 202375
October 2023122
September 202393
August 202369
July 2023107

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310
August 20235
July 202313

A total of 406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202449
May 202461
April 202438
March 202431
February 202419
January 202422
December 202316
November 202324
October 202325
September 202331
August 202331
July 202326

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202423
April 202424
March 202419
February 202416
January 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202320
September 202322
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 849 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 202427
April 202448
March 202427
February 2024104
January 202481
December 202343
November 202383
October 202396
September 202384
August 202392
July 2023150

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 202411
February 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20233
September 202310
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN13 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Wellingham Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rochester Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Zinnia Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West Tyne
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Selkirk Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Orkney Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Vineries Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cambrian Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Chippers Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poplar Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Meadow Sweet Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Foxglove Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Salvington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Birkdale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenland Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Coldharbour Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Durrington On Sea (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Radnor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Lincett Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Friar Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Priory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Vestry Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lenhurst Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. A2032
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1