UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, BN14 9JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9JR

UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, BN14 9JR, Worthing has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9JR 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 9JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9JR, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 9JR area, explore the BN14 9JR 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: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BN14 9JR 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

UPPER BRIGHTON ROAD, BN14 9JR 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.721100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.87150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4533.33%
Public order21.960.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.89-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-75.00%
Shoplifting10.49-94.44%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1824.950.00%
Public order128.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.871000.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Other theft11.96-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1812.720.00%
Other theft28.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-92.86%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1823.48-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences148.81133.33%
Burglary46.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96200.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-83.33%

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
Shoplifting2622.02333.33%
Public order612.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.94-25.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.27700.00%
Shoplifting63.91500.00%
Public order22.94100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.910.00%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.78600.00%
Shoplifting43.4233.33%
Drugs31.960.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.34500.00%
Shoplifting32.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-85.71%
Other theft10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.850.00%
Shoplifting43.420.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20241
May 202414
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202412
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 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 202418
April 202426
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 9JR 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
  • 5. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1