BLACKBIRD LANE, BN12 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6BW

BLACKBIRD LANE, BN12 6BW, Worthing has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.36 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6BW, encompassing approximately 1077 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

BN12 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 4
  • Winterbourne Way with total crimes: 3
  • Blackbird Lane with total crimes: 2

BLACKBIRD LANE, BN12 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order621.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.57-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.64-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.6433.33%
Shoplifting23.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.079.09%
Anti-social behaviour611.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.5750.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.9357.14%
Anti-social behaviour910.21125.00%
Public order58.36150.00%
Other theft24.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.3616.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.71100.00%
Public order23.710.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.57100.00%
Public order23.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Drugs11.86-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.71-42.86%
Public order43.71100.00%
Drugs33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.000.00%
Public order26.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86100.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.500.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour313.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Shoplifting32.79200.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Burglary11.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.14-72.73%
Other theft25.570.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

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 offences2231.5757.14%
Criminal damage and arson420.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7150.00%
Public order22.79100.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Bicycle theft11.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Shoplifting21.860.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 20236
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Winterbourne Way
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 3. Blackbird Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Goring Chase
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Lavant Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yeoman Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rochester Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Orkney Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Winterbourne Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Magnolia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Foxglove Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Patching Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Boxgrove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cuckoo Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1