SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4ED

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4ED, Worthing has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4ED 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 4ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4ED, encompassing approximately 1924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN12 4ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Warnham Close with total crimes: 1
  • Trent Road with total crimes: 1

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.39400.00%
Other theft27.790.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.83100.00%
Shoplifting33.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19200.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.04-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order99.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.68400.00%
Shoplifting32.60-72.73%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-85.71%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.9557.14%
Violence and sexual offences75.7140.00%
Robbery23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.3140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.64-28.57%
Other theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.31133.33%
Shoplifting53.64-61.54%
Robbery12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.51-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.75300.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-57.14%
Other theft21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1413.51-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences77.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.5123.08%
Violence and sexual offences68.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12100.00%
Public order21.040.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.101200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.75400.00%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-72.73%
Drugs21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.35266.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 202413
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 20233

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 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20234

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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 4ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Warnham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Durrington-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other theft1