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

Overview of Crime in BN12 4ET

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4ET, Worthing has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.21 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4ET 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 4ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4ET, encompassing approximately 1592 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 4ET area, explore the BN12 4ET Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN12 4ET area, visit the BN12 4ET House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BN12 4ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Chancton View Road with total crimes: 2
  • Trent Road with total crimes: 1

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4ET 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.21112.50%
Anti-social behaviour510.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.14-25.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Public order11.26-83.33%
Burglary10.630.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.58700.00%
Public order65.02500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-80.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.42-28.57%
Shoplifting53.14-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-72.73%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Drugs10.63-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.00-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour1110.05175.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.9116.67%
Drugs34.390.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.4946.67%
Violence and sexual offences613.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.77-33.33%
Burglary22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Public order21.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.72-80.52%
Public order69.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.51-50.00%

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
Shoplifting7764.04126.47%
Violence and sexual offences1248.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3432.02183.33%
Violence and sexual offences921.3580.00%
Public order35.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.32-70.73%
Violence and sexual offences57.53-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.14200.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-77.78%
Burglary11.260.00%

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
Shoplifting4144.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour925.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.650.00%
Vehicle crime45.020.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 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

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
November 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 4ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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