BN13 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 2JH

BN13 2JH, Worthing has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.40 per 1,000 population. This BN13 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 2JH, encompassing approximately 4315 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 2JH area, explore the BN13 2JH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN13 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twyford Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Greenland Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Close with total crimes: 2

BN13 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.71-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-66.67%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.65160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.0150.00%
Shoplifting42.09-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.18112.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-28.57%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.79-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Public order40.93300.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting249.27-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.21105.88%
Violence and sexual offences78.1140.00%
Vehicle crime51.6266.67%
Public order41.160.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.42-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences53.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198.34280.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.40-16.67%
Public order51.1666.67%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.39-40.00%
Shoplifting51.39-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.650.00%
Shoplifting82.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 202417
March 20248
February 202424
January 202435
December 202317
November 202319
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Twyford Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Greenland Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Cotswold Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Brecon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Cheviot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greenland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1