KITHURST CLOSE, BN12 6AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6AN

KITHURST CLOSE, BN12 6AN, Worthing has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6AN 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 6AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6AN, encompassing approximately 2914 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN12 6AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Pallant with total crimes: 5
  • Maybridge Square with total crimes: 4

KITHURST CLOSE, BN12 6AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.74100.00%
Public order32.7450.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8628.57%
Public order53.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.98-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-44.44%
Public order31.7250.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.86-57.14%
Public order42.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.55100.00%
Public order24.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.18-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9244.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Shoplifting31.37200.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.15-59.09%
Other theft23.09100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.66120.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.520.00%
Shoplifting23.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 202414
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Pallant
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maybridge Square
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 4. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kipling Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Holly Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Melville Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Limbrick Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Alexandra Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Limbrick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Littlehampton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1