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

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LQ

ELM GROVE, BN11 5LQ, Worthing has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LQ 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 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3522 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 5LQ area, explore the BN11 5LQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN11 5LQ area, visit the BN11 5LQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN11 5LQ 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

ELM GROVE, BN11 5LQ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2211.07266.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.9925.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting65.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-57.14%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3940.00%
Vehicle crime31.99-40.00%
Shoplifting20.85-66.67%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.230.00%
Shoplifting61.70-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.42-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.2272.73%
Violence and sexual offences125.3950.00%
Robbery23.410.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.1057.14%
Violence and sexual offences83.1214.29%
Public order22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96250.00%
Shoplifting71.99-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting136.24-7.14%
Public order43.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-66.67%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

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
Shoplifting148.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences63.9750.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

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
Shoplifting189.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.11-33.33%
Public order31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%

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
Shoplifting1811.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.110.00%
Burglary51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN11 5LQ 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. Ardale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dorchester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1