ST THOMASS ROAD, BN14 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7JW

ST THOMASS ROAD, BN14 7JW, Worthing has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7JW, encompassing approximately 4136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 7JW 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
  • Bradfield Walk with total crimes: 3

ST THOMASS ROAD, BN14 7JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.01-13.33%
Shoplifting53.14400.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.01-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.4353.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.56-20.00%
Shoplifting30.97-75.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1566.67%
Shoplifting123.63-61.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3113.7819.23%
Violence and sexual offences97.49-35.71%
Public order62.18200.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.784.00%
Violence and sexual offences146.2940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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
Shoplifting2510.40-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences106.0425.00%
Public order42.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3213.0677.78%
Violence and sexual offences87.74-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour41.93300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.19-28.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.3518.18%
Other theft33.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2511.3619.05%
Violence and sexual offences116.04-15.38%
Public order32.660.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.85-32.26%
Violence and sexual offences135.0818.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9733.33%
Public order30.97200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3112.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 202423
May 202415
April 20249
March 202414
February 202410
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 7JW 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. Bradfield Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. St Anselm'S Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Elmo Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Henty Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shermanbury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Dunstan'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Becket Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Guildford Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pavilion Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1