BN14 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9BS

BN14 9BS, Worthing has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9BS, encompassing approximately 4050 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 9BS area, explore the BN14 9BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN14 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cortis Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

BN14 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4357.14%
Public order32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.68-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-50.00%
Public order30.99-25.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.7214.29%
Public order41.980.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-50.00%
Shoplifting61.73-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.86-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.46366.67%
Shoplifting73.46-30.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.86128.57%
Shoplifting103.95100.00%
Other theft42.47300.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.73400.00%
Shoplifting51.23-64.29%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1145.45%
Shoplifting143.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.46-44.44%
Public order41.2333.33%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.109.09%
Violence and sexual offences112.9610.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.14-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.72-47.37%
Other theft52.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-33.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5926.67%
Shoplifting154.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.700.00%
Drugs41.480.00%
Public order40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 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 offences159.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.700.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Shoplifting51.230.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 202414
April 202416
March 20247
February 202416
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 202414
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cortis Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Carnegie Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Evelyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Carnegie Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slindon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Broadwater Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1