BN12 6BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6BT

BN12 6BT, Worthing has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6BT 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 6BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6BT, encompassing approximately 1880 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BN12 6BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Raleigh Crescent with total crimes: 2

BN12 6BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.02125.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6625.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.49700.00%
Public order74.26250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.70-33.33%
Other theft53.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.66-25.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7050.00%
Shoplifting54.79-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.34-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour109.0442.86%
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Drugs33.190.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2325.0053.33%
Anti-social behaviour712.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.72-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.19300.00%
Public order32.13-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.74-80.77%
Public order87.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.26-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour73.7275.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.72-80.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7857.9895.00%
Violence and sexual offences1341.4930.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Other theft22.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4031.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1021.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.3250.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.15-59.18%
Violence and sexual offences710.640.00%
Public order33.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-75.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4939.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour826.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.260.00%
Public order43.720.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 202417
April 202423
March 202415
February 202478
January 202440
December 202320
November 202349

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Drake Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raleigh Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Durrington-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1