DOMINION CLOSE, BN14 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8LQ

DOMINION CLOSE, BN14 8LQ, Worthing has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3587 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 8LQ area, explore the BN14 8LQ 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 (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 8LQ 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

DOMINION CLOSE, BN14 8LQ 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 offences84.74-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.2350.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97266.67%
Public order53.0725.00%
Shoplifting41.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.30-42.86%
Public order41.11100.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-57.14%
Other crime30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.48166.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.9575.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2037.50%
Other theft43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Shoplifting31.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.7628.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Other theft41.110.00%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.950.00%
Public order41.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.34-62.50%
Public order21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.69-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-16.67%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.25-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour63.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.460.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20241
October 20232

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

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 8LQ 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. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1