NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, BN12 6FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6FH

NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, BN12 6FH, Worthing has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6FH 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 6FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6FH, encompassing approximately 1416 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 6FH area, explore the BN12 6FH 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 6FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Pallant with total crimes: 5
  • Nightingale Avenue with total crimes: 3

NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, BN12 6FH 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.0633.33%
Shoplifting22.820.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.8366.67%
Public order53.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.5350.00%
Shoplifting22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Public order10.71-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0016.67%
Public order54.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.53-25.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%

In May 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 offences616.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.82100.00%
Public order32.82200.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.53-33.33%
Public order11.41-75.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 offences411.30-33.33%
Public order42.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Drugs22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.47-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson24.24-33.33%
Public order21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.71-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.9583.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.770.00%
Shoplifting32.12200.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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 offences67.77-60.00%
Other theft24.240.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.820.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 6FH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Pallant
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Winterbourne Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Highclere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Goring Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fittleworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Littlehampton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1