MERSHAM GARDENS, BN12 4TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 4TG

MERSHAM GARDENS, BN12 4TG, Worthing has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.58 per 1,000 population. This BN12 4TG 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 4TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 4TG, encompassing approximately 3071 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 4TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Mulberry Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Melbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2

MERSHAM GARDENS, BN12 4TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.91200.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.58300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.2633.33%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-85.71%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.88250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.280.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 offences32.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4TG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palmerston Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mulberry Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jupp'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Martlets Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mulberry Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Montrose Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1