RECTORY ROAD, BN14 7PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7PN

RECTORY ROAD, BN14 7PN, Worthing has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.04 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7PN 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 7PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7PN, encompassing approximately 2240 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 7PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vestry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Highdown Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Road with total crimes: 4

RECTORY ROAD, BN14 7PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.12300.00%
Shoplifting31.79200.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.14-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.57-75.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.46100.00%
Public order43.57300.00%
Shoplifting41.79-33.33%
Other crime21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.79-25.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 arson68.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.68-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-25.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.59-9.09%
Shoplifting24.46-75.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3957.14%
Shoplifting84.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57-33.33%
Public order21.79-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.12500.00%
Public order42.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

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 offences68.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Vestry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Highdown Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Chantry Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Offington Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1