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

Overview of Crime in BN12 6EL

HARWOOD AVENUE, BN12 6EL, Worthing has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6EL, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN12 6EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Raleigh Crescent with total crimes: 2

HARWOOD AVENUE, BN12 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.02-62.50%
Public order21.34100.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.05166.67%
Other theft33.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-84.62%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0744.44%
Other theft35.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Public order31.34-25.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15200.00%
Public order44.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.02-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7314.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Public order31.7950.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9412.50%
Shoplifting64.02-25.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3960.00%
Shoplifting83.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Other theft21.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.05-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences53.58-44.44%
Public order12.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.070.00%
Shoplifting94.0228.57%
Public order34.0250.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.620.00%
Shoplifting74.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.130.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202413
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 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
September 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Derwent Drive
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Anson Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palatine Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Boulevard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grenville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Harwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nelson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1