HARWOOD AVENUE, BN12 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6EJ

HARWOOD AVENUE, BN12 6EJ, Worthing has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6EJ, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN12 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Maybridge Square with total crimes: 4
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3

HARWOOD AVENUE, BN12 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-66.67%
Drugs21.010.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.0880.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-80.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.38400.00%
Public order41.69-20.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1014.29%
Public order52.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.42-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-16.67%
Other crime21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-80.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8362.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.3920.00%
Public order52.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.700.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-20.00%
Shoplifting62.70-25.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77-9.09%
Shoplifting83.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7050.00%
Other theft21.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.45-31.25%
Shoplifting83.72-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.490.00%
Shoplifting95.410.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 202413
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Derwent Drive
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maybridge Square
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 3. Drake Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Raleigh Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Anson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palatine Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Boulevard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maybridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grenville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Melville Way
    Total1
    Public order1