FERNHURST DRIVE, BN12 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 5AU

FERNHURST DRIVE, BN12 5AU, Worthing has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This BN12 5AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN12 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN12 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 5AU, encompassing approximately 1342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN12 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Aldsworth Avenue with total crimes: 1

FERNHURST DRIVE, BN12 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.98-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.960.00%
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.47200.00%
Public order12.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.960.00%
Shoplifting21.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.20300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.98100.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.73100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.240.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.98200.00%
Drugs12.240.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.960.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-66.67%
Robbery10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.960.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN12 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aldsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1