VANCOUVER ROAD, BN13 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 2SW

VANCOUVER ROAD, BN13 2SW, Worthing has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This BN13 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 2SW, encompassing approximately 4275 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 2SW area, explore the BN13 2SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN13 2SW area, visit the BN13 2SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN13 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Durrington Lane with total crimes: 5
  • West Tyne with total crimes: 4

VANCOUVER ROAD, BN13 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3629.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.15250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-33.33%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3630.77%
Public order63.98200.00%
Drugs61.40-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.89-53.57%
Drugs73.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5764.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.5512.50%
Public order82.1060.00%
Drugs71.8740.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.5241.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.9860.00%
Drugs51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1766.67%
Public order51.17150.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.25-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.8125.00%
Drugs51.17-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.46188.89%
Drugs96.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1033.33%
Public order30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78-52.63%
Drugs62.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4258.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.44200.00%
Drugs21.40-60.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-61.29%
Drugs52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.1619.23%
Criminal damage and arson67.25-45.45%
Public order51.40150.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs20.94-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.080.00%
Drugs72.570.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202417
June 202413
May 202428
April 202417
March 202412
February 202426
January 20249
December 202319
November 202312
October 202331
September 202326

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 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 2SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Durrington Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. West Tyne
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cumberland Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Shelby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Greenland Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hildon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Timber Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingsbridge Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Twyford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greenland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1