BRUCE AVENUE, BN11 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5JZ

BRUCE AVENUE, BN11 5JZ, Worthing has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5JZ, encompassing approximately 3377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN11 5JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Ardale Close with total crimes: 2

BRUCE AVENUE, BN11 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2210.07214.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.5133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.18300.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.03250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03100.00%
Shoplifting21.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Public order20.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order109.480.00%
Shoplifting62.96-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.0772.73%
Violence and sexual offences105.6366.67%
Robbery22.960.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.2257.14%
Violence and sexual offences63.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81125.00%
Shoplifting72.66-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting136.81-7.14%
Public order53.85400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.48-33.33%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.99-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.590.00%
Public order35.33200.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.25350.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.33-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.81400.00%
Shoplifting42.9633.33%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ardale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1