BISHOPS CLOSE, BN14 7JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7JS

BISHOPS CLOSE, BN14 7JS, Worthing has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7JS 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 7JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7JS, encompassing approximately 2673 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN14 7JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 4
  • Haynes Way with total crimes: 4

BISHOPS CLOSE, BN14 7JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24100.00%
Shoplifting41.50100.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61100.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-50.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.74-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-77.78%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3716.67%
Public order42.62100.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24100.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%

In February 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 offences53.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Drugs11.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.99-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.99150.00%
Public order23.74-33.33%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.74-33.33%
Public order31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.990.00%
Public order32.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priory Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Rectory Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Haynes Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Vestry Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Castle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Steeple View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Lawrence Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1