BN13 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 2JJ

BN13 2JJ, Worthing has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This BN13 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 2JJ, encompassing approximately 4173 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 2JJ area, explore the BN13 2JJ 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 (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN13 2JJ 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 2JJ 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 offences125.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.03-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.99-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.40100.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-62.50%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.67160.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1214.29%
Shoplifting41.92-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.91112.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.0775.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.68-44.44%
Public order21.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences96.47125.00%
Shoplifting82.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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
Shoplifting249.35-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.62105.88%
Vehicle crime78.39133.33%
Violence and sexual offences71.6840.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting177.91-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences54.07-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1910.30280.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.550.00%
Public order51.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.43-11.11%
Shoplifting51.92-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 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 offences98.150.00%
Shoplifting82.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20247
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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 2JJ 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. Kingsbridge Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Twyford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Greenland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1