RUGBY ROAD, BN11 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LS

RUGBY ROAD, BN11 5LS, Worthing has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LS, encompassing approximately 4133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BN11 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Becket Road with total crimes: 4

RUGBY ROAD, BN11 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.55228.57%
Violence and sexual offences95.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1840.00%
Drugs51.6966.67%
Public order41.21-33.33%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 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 offences98.47-40.00%
Shoplifting72.18250.00%
Public order61.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6515.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.6380.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Public order30.73-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-40.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.44-18.75%
Public order53.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.97-84.62%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8914.29%
Shoplifting133.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.15300.00%
Public order40.97-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2615.9718.18%
Violence and sexual offences146.29-22.22%
Public order93.39200.00%
Burglary62.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.0010.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.32260.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9466.67%
Vehicle crime41.21300.00%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Drugs20.730.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.68-20.00%
Public order54.84-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences51.21-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.7647.06%
Violence and sexual offences126.05-7.69%
Public order82.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94100.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.10-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences134.11-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.15100.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.0833.33%
Public order43.87300.00%
Vehicle crime40.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-50.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

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

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 202413
April 202426
March 202422
February 202420
January 202425
December 202317
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202415
June 202413
May 202416
April 202414
March 202418
February 20245
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Becket Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Valencia Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Friar Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Downview Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorchester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rugby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Cranmer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Ely Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Little Pembrokes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Mill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1