CHESHAM CLOSE, BN12 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4BJ

CHESHAM CLOSE, BN12 4BJ, Worthing has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4BJ, encompassing approximately 1979 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 4BJ area, explore the BN12 4BJ 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN12 4BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 2

CHESHAM CLOSE, BN12 4BJ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.16214.29%
Violence and sexual offences211.11-50.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.09250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.01-66.67%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.51-90.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1014.150.00%
Shoplifting65.05-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour43.03300.00%
Vehicle crime42.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-75.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.1772.73%
Violence and sexual offences89.60100.00%
Robbery24.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.1157.14%
Violence and sexual offences45.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.10-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences63.54100.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting1313.14-7.14%
Public order56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-50.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

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
Shoplifting1412.63-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences67.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting1814.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.09-20.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.18350.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.09-28.57%
Burglary42.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.08133.33%
Shoplifting43.5433.33%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 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
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN12 4BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. East Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Phrosso Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1