BN11 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 2RU

BN11 2RU, Worthing has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This BN11 2RU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN11 postcode area, which has experienced 512 crimes and a crime rate of 14.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN11 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 2RU, encompassing approximately 2351 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN11 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pages Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Meadow Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • St Paul'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

BN11 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-50.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8050.00%
Shoplifting32.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.5566.67%
Public order32.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.35-22.22%
Public order52.98400.00%
Shoplifting52.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-25.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.46233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.25350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13300.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.40100.00%
Shoplifting31.70200.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft23.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-62.50%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences810.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pages Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Meadow Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Paul'S Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Seagrass Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thesiger Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Thesiger Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oakleigh Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1