BN14 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8NQ

BN14 8NQ, Worthing has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.70 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8NQ, encompassing approximately 4074 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downlands Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Harrison Road with total crimes: 1
  • Penfold Road with total crimes: 1

BN14 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.70-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.91-23.53%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.36750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1725.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23100.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-89.47%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6190.00%
Other theft34.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8511.11%
Vehicle crime52.4525.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4012.50%
Vehicle crime42.21300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour51.96400.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9122.22%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Public order10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.91-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8561.54%
Drugs55.150.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.190.00%
Other theft40.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202417
June 20242
May 202419
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
November 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Downlands Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penfold Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1