MELROSE AVENUE, BN13 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 1NU

MELROSE AVENUE, BN13 1NU, Worthing has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1NU, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BN13 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Harefield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Puttick Drive with total crimes: 2

MELROSE AVENUE, BN13 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3416.67%
Public order52.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-75.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.34100.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7366.67%
Shoplifting52.93-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-70.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.29-83.33%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.17-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.9866.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.93-25.00%
Drugs61.76500.00%
Public order21.76-33.33%
Other theft20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.2253.33%
Violence and sexual offences86.73-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76400.00%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Public order30.88-62.50%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.47-80.77%
Violence and sexual offences104.39-33.33%
Public order82.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.34166.67%
Burglary22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7831.9195.00%
Violence and sexual offences1522.84-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-25.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4020.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.7170.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.980.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2013.76-59.18%
Violence and sexual offences105.8611.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-33.33%
Other theft31.170.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4923.13-43.02%
Violence and sexual offences914.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.6320.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8631.0321.13%
Violence and sexual offences725.18-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour52.0525.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7132.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1620.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.680.00%
Public order51.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 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 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 202417
April 202423
March 202415
February 202478
January 202440
December 202320
November 202349
October 202386
September 202371

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 202415
January 202417
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 202316

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Harefield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Puttick Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Drake Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chippers Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Selkirk Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Overton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Radnor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lincett Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chippers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Ringmer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1