WEST PARK LANE, BN12 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4EP

WEST PARK LANE, BN12 4EP, Worthing has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.77 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4EP, encompassing approximately 1332 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 4EP area, explore the BN12 4EP 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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Chancton View Road with total crimes: 2

WEST PARK LANE, BN12 4EP 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.77214.29%
Anti-social behaviour316.510.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%
Burglary11.50-50.00%

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
Shoplifting715.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-25.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.2633.33%
Other theft43.00300.00%
Shoplifting23.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.50-33.33%
Public order21.50-75.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order821.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.000.00%
Shoplifting53.75-73.68%
Vehicle crime33.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-72.73%
Burglary12.250.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.75-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1932.2772.73%
Violence and sexual offences1114.2637.50%
Anti-social behaviour58.2666.67%
Drugs33.750.00%
Robbery22.250.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.7657.14%
Violence and sexual offences88.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.00-25.00%
Public order12.25-75.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In March 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
Shoplifting718.01-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences55.25-37.50%
Public order43.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0050.00%
Bicycle theft12.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.02-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences89.760.00%
Public order56.00150.00%
Other theft23.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.02-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences810.510.00%
Public order26.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1826.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.5160.00%
Public order46.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.25-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1832.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.51250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.25-70.59%
Vehicle crime43.750.00%
Burglary23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Drugs11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.52183.33%
Shoplifting412.7633.33%
Other theft23.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences610.510.00%
Shoplifting34.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 202419
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202318
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 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 20242
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Trent Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bruce Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Durrington-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other theft1