SOMERSET CLOSE, BN13 1NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 1NH

SOMERSET CLOSE, BN13 1NH, Worthing has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1NH 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 1NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1NH, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN13 1NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vestry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Highdown Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Road with total crimes: 4

SOMERSET CLOSE, BN13 1NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.85150.00%
Shoplifting32.04200.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.44-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.07-66.67%
Public order21.22-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.07125.00%
Public order43.66300.00%
Shoplifting41.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.04-50.00%
Public order11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26400.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-50.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.07400.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1411.11%
Public order24.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 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 offences911.8050.00%
Shoplifting83.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2666.67%
Public order32.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-57.14%
Other crime11.220.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.99600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-14.29%
Public order52.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.850.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vestry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Highdown Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chantry Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Priory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1