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

Overview of Crime in BN11 5LY

WEST AVENUE, BN11 5LY, Worthing has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This BN11 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN11 5LY, encompassing approximately 4817 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN11 5LY area, explore the BN11 5LY 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: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN11 5LY 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

WEST AVENUE, BN11 5LY 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting227.68266.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.250.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

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
Shoplifting64.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-62.50%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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 offences86.64-38.46%
Shoplifting61.66-68.42%
Vehicle crime51.25150.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198.3072.73%
Violence and sexual offences133.9444.44%
Other theft22.700.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.6057.14%
Violence and sexual offences92.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.87-25.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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 offences96.02350.00%
Shoplifting71.87-46.15%
Vehicle crime41.45300.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting135.40-7.14%
Public order42.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-71.43%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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
Shoplifting146.23-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.91133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-40.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.62-50.00%

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
Shoplifting187.68350.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2566.67%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
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 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Shoplifting41.250.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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