DECOY ROAD, BN14 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8ND

DECOY ROAD, BN14 8ND, Worthing has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8ND 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 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8ND, encompassing approximately 2809 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 8ND 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

DECOY ROAD, BN14 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83120.00%
Public order43.920.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.76-28.57%
Public order41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-57.14%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-87.50%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 arson811.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.85-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.49133.33%
Vehicle crime32.49200.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.970.00%
Other theft43.2033.33%
Public order31.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3928.57%
Shoplifting93.2028.57%
Other theft33.200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1916.67%
Shoplifting72.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4950.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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 offences63.56-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-60.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences169.2545.45%
Anti-social behaviour55.7066.67%
Public order21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.48-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-50.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.25-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour65.34100.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.970.00%
Public order35.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 8ND 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. Angola Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dominion Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1