SKYLARK RISE, BN12 6FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6FG

SKYLARK RISE, BN12 6FG, Worthing has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.99 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6FG 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 6FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6FG, encompassing approximately 783 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 6FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 5
  • Orkney Court with total crimes: 3
  • Nightingale Avenue with total crimes: 3

SKYLARK RISE, BN12 6FG 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.9942.86%
Public order412.77-33.33%
Shoplifting25.110.00%
Drugs12.550.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.09-41.67%
Public order68.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.83-50.00%
Shoplifting23.83100.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%

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 offences1235.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.6650.00%
Public order23.83-60.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Vehicle crime12.550.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.3171.43%
Anti-social behaviour915.32125.00%
Public order511.4966.67%
Other theft26.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.390.00%
Public order35.1150.00%
Burglary23.83100.00%
Other theft12.550.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Drugs11.28-50.00%

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 offences624.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.66100.00%
Drugs25.11-33.33%
Public order22.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55-33.33%
Burglary12.550.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order421.71100.00%
Drugs35.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Possession of weapons12.550.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.60-25.00%
Public order27.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55100.00%
Possession of weapons12.550.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.22200.00%
Public order13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Shoplifting11.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.2075.00%
Shoplifting317.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.83100.00%
Other theft22.55100.00%
Other crime22.550.00%
Burglary12.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.60-61.90%
Other crime210.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.55-66.67%
Other theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2142.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.390.00%
Public order23.830.00%
Bicycle theft12.550.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Orkney Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Winterbourne Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rochester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highclere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Jevington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Littlehampton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1