BN14 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8BG

BN14 8BG, Worthing has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8BG, encompassing approximately 3749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 8BG area, explore the BN14 8BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN14 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadwater Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Cecilian Avenue with total crimes: 4

BN14 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3387.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60150.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60400.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.60200.00%
Shoplifting61.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.60200.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs44.800.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-75.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.530.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.13100.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences74.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.87-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour62.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.87266.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.8766.67%
Public order41.33-33.33%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 20248
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202322
September 20236

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broadwater Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cecilian Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Evelyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dominion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ivy Arch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sackville Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dominion Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fairlawn Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. King Edward Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1