LEIGH ROAD, BN14 9HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9HG

LEIGH ROAD, BN14 9HG, Worthing has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN14 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN14 9HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9HG, encompassing approximately 4465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

BN14 9HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbrook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Southfield Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGH ROAD, BN14 9HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1750.00%
Burglary34.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4933.33%
Vehicle crime42.6933.33%
Public order30.9050.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02400.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3466.67%
Public order21.120.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-40.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.58-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2512.50%
Drugs62.020.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90300.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.460.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202418
June 20243
May 202418
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 20236

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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20236
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Northbrook Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Southfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawthorn Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Downlands Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Broadwater Street East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1