BN14 7FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7FF

BN14 7FF, Worthing has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN14 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN14 7FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7FF, encompassing approximately 4198 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 7FF area, explore the BN14 7FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 7FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Thomas'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Anselm'S Road with total crimes: 2

BN14 7FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences85.72-38.46%
Shoplifting51.91400.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.95-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour63.10100.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3490.91%
Anti-social behaviour35.00-25.00%
Shoplifting30.71-75.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.57-61.29%
Violence and sexual offences112.8657.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.62100.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3112.3919.23%
Violence and sexual offences77.38-41.67%
Public order41.67100.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.914.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2510.24-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences105.9542.86%
Public order32.3850.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3211.9177.78%
Violence and sexual offences77.62-30.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.57-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.290.00%
Other theft32.3850.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2510.9619.05%
Violence and sexual offences105.950.00%
Public order42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting219.77-32.26%
Violence and sexual offences105.0011.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.380.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3111.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202421
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 202412
April 202431
March 202426
February 202425
January 202432
December 202318
November 202325
October 202321
September 202331

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 7FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Thomas'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St Anselm'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Elmo Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priory Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wiston Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shermanbury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Becket Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Guildford Close
    Total1
    Public order1