CHESTERFIELD ROAD, BN12 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6BY

CHESTERFIELD ROAD, BN12 6BY, Worthing has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6BY, encompassing approximately 2556 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 6BY area, explore the BN12 6BY 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: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

BN12 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Keystone Close with total crimes: 8
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3

CHESTERFIELD ROAD, BN12 6BY 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.21125.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.0457.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.3060.00%
Other theft23.13-33.33%
Public order20.78-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order814.86166.67%
Shoplifting83.13700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96300.00%
Other theft31.56-57.14%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.39250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-75.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.309.09%
Shoplifting54.69-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Drugs20.78-33.33%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.12-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour126.65140.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.6910.00%
Drugs34.300.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.6953.33%
Violence and sexual offences109.0011.11%
Public order63.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.96400.00%
Other theft41.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.43-80.77%
Violence and sexual offences95.87-35.71%
Public order83.52700.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.13166.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.13-83.33%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7843.4195.00%
Violence and sexual offences1430.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4025.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1415.6455.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.4850.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2015.64-59.18%
Violence and sexual offences97.820.00%
Public order43.52-33.33%
Other theft21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4929.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences919.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.520.00%
Public order62.350.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 20249
February 202414
January 202414
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
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 6BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Keystone Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Drake Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Richards Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Raleigh Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Durrington-On-Sea
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Grenville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1