BN14 9FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9FL

BN14 9FL, Worthing has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.19 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9FL 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 9FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9FL, encompassing approximately 912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BN14 9FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyons Way with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Downlands Gardens with total crimes: 4

BN14 9FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1225.191100.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2950.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Burglary22.19100.00%
Robbery12.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.86-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Shoplifting11.10-94.44%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1848.190.00%
Public order1319.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.480.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1825.195.88%
Other theft219.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.19-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1743.81-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences1318.62333.33%
Burglary314.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2640.53333.33%
Public order628.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.57-40.00%
Other theft13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.57400.00%
Burglary15.480.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.190.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.860.00%
Shoplifting23.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.380.00%
Burglary23.290.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.570.00%
Bicycle theft14.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 202413
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202413
April 20246
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417
April 202426
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lyons Way
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Downlands Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1