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

Overview of Crime in BN13 1NX

MELROSE AVENUE, BN13 1NX, Worthing has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This BN13 1NX 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 1NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 1NX, encompassing approximately 3651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

BN13 1NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Drake Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Chippers Road with total crimes: 3

MELROSE AVENUE, BN13 1NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.32125.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.93550.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-14.29%
Public order21.64-60.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting88.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1940.00%
Public order51.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-75.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1966.67%
Other theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55-60.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences106.3066.67%
Shoplifting52.74-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-70.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1711.77-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.6666.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.74-14.29%
Drugs41.64300.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.6953.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.30-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.640.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Public order30.82-62.50%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.60-80.77%
Violence and sexual offences114.11-26.67%
Public order83.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.19166.67%
Burglary22.190.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting7830.1295.00%
Violence and sexual offences1521.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4018.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.110.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting2012.87-59.18%
Violence and sexual offences105.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-33.33%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4921.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.190.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 202417
April 202423
March 202415
February 202478
January 202440
December 202320
November 202349

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Drake Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chippers Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Harefield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. The Boulevard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radnor Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radnor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lenhurst Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Puttick Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ely Road
    Total1
    Drugs1