BN14 8DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8DA

BN14 8DA, Worthing has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8DA 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 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8DA, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 8DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Meredith Road with total crimes: 2
  • B2223 with total crimes: 2

BN14 8DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.27-40.00%
Other theft31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8471.43%
Public order64.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Shoplifting42.0433.33%
Other theft11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 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 offences710.21-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.86-28.57%
Public order52.0466.67%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-85.71%

In June 2024, 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 offences913.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.8675.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.700.00%
Other theft54.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Shoplifting31.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.92-7.69%
Shoplifting94.9028.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.8818.18%
Shoplifting75.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86200.00%
Public order32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4772.73%
Anti-social behaviour57.7625.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6350.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2911.76%
Anti-social behaviour67.76100.00%
Vehicle crime52.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.886.25%
Other theft46.94100.00%
Public order31.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.470.00%
Public order66.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202413
February 202411
January 202419
December 202311
November 202319
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 8DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hazelwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meredith Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B2223
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ruskin Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dominion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dominion Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sackville Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angola Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dominion Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alverstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1