BN12 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4EA

BN12 4EA, Worthing has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.52 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4EA, encompassing approximately 1712 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN12 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Trent Road with total crimes: 1

BN12 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.52112.50%
Anti-social behaviour69.93100.00%
Other theft23.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-50.00%
Public order11.17-85.71%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.94700.00%
Public order74.67600.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.750.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-25.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-83.33%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.5120.00%
Shoplifting53.50-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.36-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour109.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.840.00%
Drugs32.920.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.7846.67%
Anti-social behaviour512.85-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Public order21.17-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.02-80.52%
Public order78.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.50-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.92-50.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7760.15126.47%
Violence and sexual offences1244.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Burglary22.34100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3430.37183.33%
Violence and sexual offences1019.8666.67%
Public order35.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.77-70.73%
Violence and sexual offences67.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5050.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-77.78%
Burglary11.170.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4142.63-46.75%
Anti-social behaviour923.94125.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.26-38.46%
Vehicle crime44.67300.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7758.4020.31%
Violence and sexual offences1344.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6449.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences1337.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.590.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 389 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 202416
April 202422
March 202415
February 202477
January 202434
December 202312
November 202341
October 202377
September 202364

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Drake Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Durrington-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other theft1