MERSEY CLOSE, BN13 3NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN13 3NL

MERSEY CLOSE, BN13 3NL, Worthing has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.51 per 1,000 population. This BN13 3NL 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 3NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN13 3NL, encompassing approximately 3589 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

BN13 3NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Adelaide Close with total crimes: 1
  • Tasman Way with total crimes: 1

MERSEY CLOSE, BN13 3NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-42.86%
Other theft21.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.13-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.9566.67%
Shoplifting41.39-76.47%
Other theft31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.42112.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.74125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime52.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.3933.33%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.14-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson46.69-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3515.04105.88%
Other theft59.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-33.33%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting176.41-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences34.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting198.64280.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.2916.67%
Public order21.95100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.740.00%
Shoplifting51.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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
Shoplifting86.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.230.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
November 20231
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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Adelaide Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tasman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cherwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Spey Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Tamar Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1