BOXGROVE, BN12 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6AL

BOXGROVE, BN12 6AL, Worthing has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6AL 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 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6AL, encompassing approximately 3120 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 6AL area, explore the BN12 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN12 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 4
  • Melville Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kipling Avenue with total crimes: 3

BOXGROVE, BN12 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.97175.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5260.00%
Public order32.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-57.14%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.56-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.24100.00%
Public order31.9250.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.579.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88-25.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.29-26.67%
Public order53.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.69150.00%
Public order24.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-33.33%
Public order31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-66.67%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8962.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.170.00%
Shoplifting61.92200.00%
Other crime31.9250.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences85.45-66.67%
Other theft32.5650.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.22118.18%
Criminal damage and arson37.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.41-8.33%
Shoplifting23.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 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 offences126.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 202411
February 202415
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
October 202324
September 202311
August 202312

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20236
October 20233
August 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN12 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Melville Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Kipling Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Blackbird Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Galsworthy Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Goring Chase
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lavant Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yeoman Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Foxglove Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Limbrick Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Chilgrove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Patching Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Coleridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boxgrove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cuckoo Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1