MELBOURNE ROAD, BN12 4RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4RZ

MELBOURNE ROAD, BN12 4RZ, Worthing has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4RZ 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 4RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4RZ, encompassing approximately 3146 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN12 4RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keystone Close with total crimes: 8
  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Mulberry Gardens with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE ROAD, BN12 4RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3612.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.86400.00%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72300.00%
Other theft32.54-25.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-81.82%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9057.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.50200.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22300.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4566.67%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.8120.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45-37.50%
Burglary21.590.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4560.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.72150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.59-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keystone Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Mulberry Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Richards Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martlets Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Mulberry Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Montrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1