BN12 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4AW

BN12 4AW, Worthing has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.96 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN12 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN12 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4AW, encompassing approximately 531 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 4AW area, explore the BN12 4AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BN12 4AW 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

BN12 4AW 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2263.96214.29%
Anti-social behaviour441.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.53300.00%
Public order27.53100.00%
Other theft13.760.00%
Burglary11.88-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting731.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.1750.00%
Burglary25.640.00%
Other crime13.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Public order11.88-50.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.980.00%
Burglary29.41100.00%
Shoplifting23.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime23.76-60.00%
Public order23.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.76-33.33%
Other theft13.76-50.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order863.960.00%
Shoplifting615.05-68.42%
Violence and sexual offences511.29-54.55%
Vehicle crime59.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.41200.00%
Other theft25.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.76100.00%
Burglary13.760.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1965.8472.73%
Violence and sexual offences1135.7483.33%
Robbery220.690.00%
Other theft13.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1139.5157.14%
Violence and sexual offences620.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Public order11.88-50.00%
Burglary11.880.00%

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 offences948.91200.00%
Shoplifting716.93-46.15%
Public order213.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.760.00%
Other theft13.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1343.27-7.14%
Public order524.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime15.640.00%
Other theft11.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1448.91-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences526.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.410.00%
Other theft23.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1858.320.00%
Public order333.86200.00%
Vehicle crime35.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.64-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.76100.00%

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
Shoplifting1871.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences733.860.00%
Vehicle crime313.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.640.00%
Burglary35.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.640.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 202419
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237

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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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 BN12 4AW 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. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1