BN14 9ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9ER

BN14 9ER, Worthing has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9ER 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 9ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9ER, encompassing approximately 4565 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 9ER area, explore the BN14 9ER 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 9ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Penfold Road with total crimes: 1
  • Northbrook Road with total crimes: 1

BN14 9ER 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.38-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-66.67%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.38-18.18%
Vehicle crime21.97-60.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5757.14%
Vehicle crime52.4125.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.16-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

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 offences85.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.75150.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9416.67%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences63.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6012.50%
Drugs51.970.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 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 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Penfold Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fletcher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slindon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1