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

Overview of Crime in BN13 1DS

CASTLE ROAD, BN13 1DS, Worthing has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1DS 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 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1DS, encompassing approximately 3935 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 1DS area, explore the BN13 1DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN13 1DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harefield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chippers Close with total crimes: 2
  • Selkirk Close with total crimes: 1

CASTLE ROAD, BN13 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0525.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 offences85.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.0333.33%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 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 offences62.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.80-20.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8128.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 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 offences73.56-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Shoplifting10.76-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6111.11%
Shoplifting62.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62125.00%
Shoplifting82.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03150.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.59-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences42.03300.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting93.8128.57%
Other theft32.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.780.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other theft30.760.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 4 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Harefield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chippers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Radnor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lincett Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chippers Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Chippers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ringmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1