ELM GROVE, BN11 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LG

ELM GROVE, BN11 5LG, Worthing has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LG, encompassing approximately 3942 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 5LG area, explore the BN11 5LG 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN11 5LG 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

ELM GROVE, BN11 5LG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting229.13266.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.27100.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-60.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.31-16.67%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Public order20.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37-45.45%
Public order61.520.00%
Shoplifting61.52-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198.8872.73%
Violence and sexual offences114.8257.14%
Robbery22.790.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.8357.14%
Violence and sexual offences72.79-22.22%
Public order21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences96.34350.00%
Shoplifting72.28-46.15%
Public order21.78-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.58-7.14%
Public order43.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting146.85-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences73.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

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
Shoplifting187.860.00%
Public order34.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.40350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.57-20.00%
Burglary52.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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 offences105.83233.33%
Shoplifting42.5433.33%
Other theft21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 1 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

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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 5LG 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. Dorchester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1