PENFOLD ROAD, BN14 8PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 8PL

PENFOLD ROAD, BN14 8PL, Worthing has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.57 per 1,000 population. This BN14 8PL 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 8PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 8PL, encompassing approximately 3884 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN14 8PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dominion Close with total crimes: 2
  • Dominion Road with total crimes: 1
  • Harrison Road with total crimes: 1

PENFOLD ROAD, BN14 8PL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.57-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.15225.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.54-42.86%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 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 offences75.66-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.80-25.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0133.33%
Vehicle crime53.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

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 offences95.6628.57%
Vehicle crime42.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-50.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.8050.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.09100.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.15-50.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.956.67%
Drugs54.120.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.860.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202413
June 20244
May 20247
April 202412
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dominion Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dominion Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Penfold Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1