BN13 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 1AW

BN13 1AW, Worthing has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.69 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN13 postcode area, which has experienced 155 crimes and a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN13 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1AW, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BN13 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Valencia Road with total crimes: 4
  • Friar Walk with total crimes: 3

BN13 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.69433.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4975.00%
Public order42.72-33.33%
Other crime21.550.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0912.50%
Public order63.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Shoplifting31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.87-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.4940.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72-33.33%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.7527.27%
Anti-social behaviour55.4366.67%
Shoplifting51.94-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.9450.00%
Public order31.16-50.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.5110.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.54-35.29%
Burglary84.27700.00%
Public order63.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Drugs20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.76183.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-25.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.58-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.39-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences89.70-27.27%
Public order63.10200.00%
Other theft52.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.30-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences115.8237.50%
Vehicle crime34.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Public order21.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.30-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences86.210.00%
Public order53.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.69-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.99-50.00%
Other theft43.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.210.00%
Other theft62.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.330.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 202417
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 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 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 202422
March 202420
February 202420
January 202425
December 202315
November 202316
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN13 1AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting16
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Valencia Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Friar Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Chancton View Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Radnor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dorchester Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rugby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Cranmer Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ely Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1