FITTLEWORTH CLOSE, BN12 6NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN12 6NB

FITTLEWORTH CLOSE, BN12 6NB, Worthing has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This BN12 6NB 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 6NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN12 6NB, encompassing approximately 2246 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN12 6NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Pallant with total crimes: 5
  • Nightingale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

FITTLEWORTH CLOSE, BN12 6NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.6733.33%
Other crime21.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Public order11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45-16.67%
Public order22.23100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.67100.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.45100.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.01-77.78%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.010.00%
Shoplifting32.23200.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01-63.64%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Pallant
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ardingly Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Goring Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fittleworth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Littlehampton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1