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

Overview of Crime in BN12 4ER

WEST PARK LANE, BN12 4ER, Worthing has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.79 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4ER 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 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4ER, encompassing approximately 1278 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (178.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 4ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Chancton View Road with total crimes: 2

WEST PARK LANE, BN12 4ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3943.79178.57%
Anti-social behaviour730.50133.33%
Other theft35.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-40.00%
Public order22.35-60.00%
Burglary21.56-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1427.37366.67%
Violence and sexual offences510.9525.00%
Public order53.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Burglary32.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

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 offences417.20-20.00%
Other theft43.13300.00%
Shoplifting33.13-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.35-33.33%
Public order21.56-71.43%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1028.15-71.43%
Public order77.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.47-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-54.55%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Burglary22.35100.00%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.78-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3553.966.06%
Violence and sexual offences1127.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.6083.33%
Other theft38.600.00%
Drugs32.350.00%
Robbery22.350.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3345.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences1125.81120.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.60-14.29%
Public order34.69-57.14%
Burglary22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2235.19-75.56%
Public order717.2040.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.47-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9095.4187.50%
Violence and sexual offences1270.389.09%
Public order59.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.13300.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4853.9660.00%
Violence and sexual offences1137.5437.50%
Public order38.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3040.66-49.15%
Violence and sexual offences823.46-11.11%
Public order56.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-70.00%
Vehicle crime12.35-75.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5973.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour1046.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.820.00%
Vehicle crime47.040.00%
Public order43.130.00%
Burglary23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20243
February 20242

A total of 383 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202414
July 20243
June 202410
May 202435
April 202433
March 202422
February 202490
January 202448
December 202330
November 202359

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 202411
March 20245
February 202412
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting32
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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