DERWENT DRIVE, BN12 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6LA

DERWENT DRIVE, BN12 6LA, Worthing has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.61 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6LA, encompassing approximately 702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN12 6LA area, explore the BN12 6LA 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 (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Palatine Road with total crimes: 2

DERWENT DRIVE, BN12 6LA 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 Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.61-30.77%
Drugs812.82100.00%
Other theft211.400.00%
Possession of weapons22.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.85-75.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.618.33%
Anti-social behaviour418.52300.00%
Drugs45.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime14.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.439.09%
Public order617.09200.00%
Drugs68.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.5533.33%
Burglary25.70100.00%
Shoplifting12.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1151.28-35.29%
Drugs815.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour511.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.12200.00%
Other theft34.2750.00%
Public order24.27-75.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1761.2530.77%
Public order824.2114.29%
Drugs711.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.9720.00%
Other theft28.550.00%
Bicycle theft12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1348.4318.18%
Public order718.52600.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.970.00%
Drugs57.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.120.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.670.00%
Drugs57.12-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.12100.00%
Public order12.85-66.67%
Other theft11.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2252.70120.00%
Drugs831.3433.33%
Public order311.400.00%
Burglary14.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Robbery11.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.760.00%
Drugs614.24200.00%
Burglary38.55200.00%
Robbery14.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1034.19-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson514.24400.00%
Drugs27.12-60.00%
Other crime22.850.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.760.00%
Drugs518.520.00%
Possession of weapons17.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Public order11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 202417
April 202413
March 202411
February 202422
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Drugs7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Derwent Drive
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Palatine Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Boulevard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. A2032
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Hildon Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1