BN14 7HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7HA

BN14 7HA, Worthing has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN14 postcode area, which has experienced 161 crimes and a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN14 7HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7HA, encompassing approximately 4290 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 7HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadwater Road with total crimes: 5
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cortis Avenue with total crimes: 4

BN14 7HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9944.44%
Public order33.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.10-33.33%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Shoplifting30.70200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.9912.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.100.00%
Public order51.86400.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-40.00%
Shoplifting10.70-83.33%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.62-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.86-50.00%
Shoplifting61.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.40150.00%
Vehicle crime41.17300.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.73150.00%
Shoplifting73.50-53.33%
Public order31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.86200.00%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.20-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-78.57%
Drugs30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.167.69%
Shoplifting143.2616.67%
Public order23.26-33.33%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4244.44%
Shoplifting123.039.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-33.33%
Public order30.9350.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.16-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.56-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.2915.79%
Shoplifting155.13275.00%
Public order53.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Other theft20.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202416
April 20248
March 20243
February 202414
January 202413
December 20239
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 202415
March 20245
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broadwater Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Cortis Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Carnegie Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Evelyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Carnegie Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cranleigh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. South Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brockley Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Pembury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Osmonde Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1