CASTLE ROAD, BN13 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 1BS

CASTLE ROAD, BN13 1BS, Worthing has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN13 postcode area, which has experienced 168 crimes and a crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN13 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1BS, encompassing approximately 4150 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN13 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vestry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Harefield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chippers Close with total crimes: 2

CASTLE ROAD, BN13 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.1040.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.69-33.33%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4525.00%
Other crime21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-20.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.89-16.67%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-55.56%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.85-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.93100.00%
Drugs11.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.54-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7837.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.58166.67%
Public order41.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-70.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences105.780.00%
Public order42.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vestry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Harefield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chippers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Radnor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lincett Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodlea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chippers Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chippers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ringmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1