MEDWAY CLOSE, BN13 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 3LB

MEDWAY CLOSE, BN13 3LB, Worthing has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.43 per 1,000 population. This BN13 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 3LB, encompassing approximately 3487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN13 3LB area, explore the BN13 3LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

BN13 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherwell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Tamar Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 1

MEDWAY CLOSE, BN13 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30100.00%
Shoplifting41.72-76.47%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.03112.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-40.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting85.45-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.29400.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2410.32-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson36.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.91105.88%
Criminal damage and arson610.03500.00%
Public order51.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.03-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting208.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.7350.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.30-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 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 202320
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN13 3LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cherwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Tamar Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kingsbridge Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1