DORSET PLACE, BN14 7NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7NY

DORSET PLACE, BN14 7NY, Worthing has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7NY 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 7NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7NY, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BN14 7NY 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
  • Northfield Road with total crimes: 2

DORSET PLACE, BN14 7NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In August 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 offences77.8716.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.90150.00%
Shoplifting32.07200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.21-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.90-66.67%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.7360.00%
Public order43.31300.00%
Shoplifting41.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.07-42.86%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.90200.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.48-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-60.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6910.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.55400.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences107.8711.11%
Public order24.14-33.33%
Shoplifting20.83-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.590.00%
Shoplifting83.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3133.33%
Public order31.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Other crime11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.73600.00%
Public order42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Shoplifting21.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priory Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Rectory Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Highdown Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vestry Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Steeple View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chantry Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Loxwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Lawrence Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1