HAMILTON CLOSE, BN14 8LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8LP

HAMILTON CLOSE, BN14 8LP, Worthing has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8LP 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 8LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8LP, encompassing approximately 3105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN14 8LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazelwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • B2223 with total crimes: 2
  • Dominion Close with total crimes: 2

HAMILTON CLOSE, BN14 8LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44166.67%
Shoplifting42.5833.33%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.83300.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.25150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-60.00%
Shoplifting31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0566.67%
Shoplifting43.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.9542.86%
Violence and sexual offences63.2250.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.44600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-33.33%
Public order10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0862.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences85.15-38.46%
Public order22.58100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.730.00%
Shoplifting34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazelwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. B2223
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dominion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dominion Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dominion Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penfold Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1