POULTERS LANE, BN14 7SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 7SZ

POULTERS LANE, BN14 7SZ, Worthing has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This BN14 7SZ 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 7SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 7SZ, encompassing approximately 2286 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 7SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highdown Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shirley Close with total crimes: 4

POULTERS LANE, BN14 7SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1110.0657.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.81150.00%
Shoplifting32.19200.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44600.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.44-10.00%
Public order23.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.37-37.50%
Shoplifting42.19-33.33%
Public order21.75100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.62-11.11%
Shoplifting63.5050.00%
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.62-10.00%
Shoplifting43.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8136.36%
Vehicle crime46.56300.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0610.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.810.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.87-75.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.25-23.08%
Shoplifting84.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-50.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.4385.71%
Criminal damage and arson65.69200.00%
Public order32.62-25.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.060.00%
Public order43.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 202410
January 202415
December 202311
November 202310
October 202313
September 20237

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 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 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 7SZ postcode area is presented below.

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