BIRKDALE CLOSE, BN13 2RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 2RD

BIRKDALE CLOSE, BN13 2RD, Worthing has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This BN13 2RD 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 2RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 2RD, encompassing approximately 4287 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 2RD area, explore the BN13 2RD 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN13 2RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durrington Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Twyford Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Greenland Mews with total crimes: 3

BIRKDALE CLOSE, BN13 2RD 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.83116.67%
Shoplifting43.03-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.93112.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93300.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.17100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2410.96-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.23105.88%
Violence and sexual offences68.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40200.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.63-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences123.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

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
Shoplifting197.93280.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-42.86%
Public order31.870.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.23-17.65%
Shoplifting53.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.960.00%
Shoplifting81.870.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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 3 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN13 2RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durrington Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Twyford Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Greenland Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kingsbridge Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Twyford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Greenland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1