MERTON TERRACE, BN11 2GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 2GA

MERTON TERRACE, BN11 2GA, Worthing has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This BN11 2GA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN11 postcode area, which has experienced 427 crimes and a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN11 2GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 2GA, encompassing approximately 3167 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 2GA area, explore the BN11 2GA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN11 2GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 5
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 3
  • Merton Road with total crimes: 3

MERTON TERRACE, BN11 2GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.1071.43%
Violence and sexual offences83.79-46.67%
Public order32.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.740.00%
Public order62.21100.00%
Other theft61.89100.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2133.33%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.63-40.00%
Public order51.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3111.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.74-55.00%
Other theft22.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.31150.00%
Drugs46.31300.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-40.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.53400.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6860.00%
Drugs32.53200.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74-64.29%
Public order21.580.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.79-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson44.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-66.67%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Other theft20.63-60.00%
Drugs10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.840.00%
Other theft51.580.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 202420
February 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN11 2GA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Warwick Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Merton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Merton Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. York Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wyke Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Warwick Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Farncombe Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Windsor Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beach Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kings Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lyndhurst Road
    Total1
    Drugs1