BRUCE VILLAS, BN11 5JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5JW

BRUCE VILLAS, BN11 5JW, Worthing has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.30 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5JW 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 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5JW, encompassing approximately 2227 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 5JW area, explore the BN11 5JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BN11 5JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Friar Walk with total crimes: 3

BRUCE VILLAS, BN11 5JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.30266.67%
Violence and sexual offences89.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.59-16.67%
Public order32.240.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.5350.00%
Shoplifting62.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.69-77.78%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1228.57%
Vehicle crime44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8033.33%
Shoplifting21.80-60.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order20.90-66.67%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.81-56.25%
Public order63.140.00%
Shoplifting52.69-73.68%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.1072.73%
Violence and sexual offences168.5377.78%
Anti-social behaviour57.1866.67%
Robbery22.240.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.5757.14%
Violence and sexual offences94.94-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.91160.00%
Shoplifting75.84-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour33.1450.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.12-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences55.84-37.50%
Public order42.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.47-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences86.28-11.11%
Other theft23.59100.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.0850.00%
Vehicle crime44.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.30350.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.6750.00%
Shoplifting45.3933.33%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 202419
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 202416
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN11 5JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Friar Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Radnor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ely Road
    Total1
    Drugs1