FOREST ROAD, BN14 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9LR

FOREST ROAD, BN14 9LR, Worthing has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.99 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9LR, encompassing approximately 4024 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN14 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bramley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Leigh Road with total crimes: 1

FOREST ROAD, BN14 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.98-33.33%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.72125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-20.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.49150.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.21-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.74-60.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2066.67%
Shoplifting93.7380.00%
Other theft42.24300.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9628.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.240.00%
Shoplifting51.49-64.29%
Other theft11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting147.4516.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.459.09%
Vehicle crime52.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.45-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.73-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-50.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs20.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.19275.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.7311.11%
Drugs62.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49100.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.210.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

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
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20234

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bramley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Slindon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lamorna Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadwater Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1