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

Overview of Crime in BN14 7PW

RECTORY ROAD, BN14 7PW, Worthing has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7PW, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

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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 (0.00% decrease)

BN14 7PW 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

RECTORY ROAD, BN14 7PW 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
Shoplifting56.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.500.00%
Other crime21.790.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.500.00%
Public order41.79300.00%
Shoplifting41.43-33.33%
Other crime21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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
Shoplifting66.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1525.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.790.00%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-66.67%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%

In January 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 offences96.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.22300.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44100.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Shoplifting20.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.51300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.15500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.370.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 7PW 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. Loxwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Lawrence Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1