WESTMEAD GARDENS, BN11 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LP

WESTMEAD GARDENS, BN11 5LP, Worthing has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LP, encompassing approximately 4772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 5LP area, explore the BN11 5LP 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: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN11 5LP 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

WESTMEAD GARDENS, BN11 5LP 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting228.38266.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.6175.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4725.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12-46.67%
Shoplifting61.68-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.84300.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.0172.73%
Violence and sexual offences153.9836.36%
Other theft23.140.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.2957.14%
Violence and sexual offences112.3022.22%
Vehicle crime32.30-25.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

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 offences96.08125.00%
Shoplifting71.89-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-33.33%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.87-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences42.72-42.86%
Public order40.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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
Shoplifting146.70-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Public order30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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
Shoplifting187.96350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.77-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.4766.67%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.660.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN11 5LP 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. Downview Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorchester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rugby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1