WEST AVENUE, BN11 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LT

WEST AVENUE, BN11 5LT, Worthing has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.79 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LT, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (322.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

BN11 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Valencia Road with total crimes: 4

WEST AVENUE, BN11 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3816.79322.22%
Anti-social behaviour98.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.13-10.00%
Public order42.13-20.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.70-28.57%
Shoplifting92.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3120.00%
Public order41.42-33.33%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.17-39.13%
Public order63.3150.00%
Shoplifting61.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime51.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2415.13-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences235.6853.33%
Public order45.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3317.0322.22%
Violence and sexual offences157.80-16.67%
Public order83.55166.67%
Burglary51.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-20.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2716.08-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences186.39500.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.26100.00%
Vehicle crime51.89400.00%
Public order31.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3312.30-15.38%
Public order57.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-72.73%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3917.0318.18%
Violence and sexual offences119.2210.00%
Public order72.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66150.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3314.43-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences107.80-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.3650.00%
Public order41.4233.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3416.5554.55%
Violence and sexual offences118.04-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour52.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2213.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 301 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 202424
April 202433
March 202427
February 202433
January 202439
December 202333
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202414
June 202414
May 202423
April 202415
March 202418
February 20243
January 202411
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total37
    Shoplifting31
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Valencia Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Friar Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Ardale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Cranmer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Little Pembrokes
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Mill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Berkeley Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lansdowne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1