BN12 4DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4DB

BN12 4DB, Worthing has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.25 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4DB 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 4DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4DB, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 4DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Mulberry Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Melbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2

BN12 4DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97200.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-50.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.62-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mulberry Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Keymer Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Warnham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Montrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1