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

Overview of Crime in BN14 9LZ

FOREST ROAD, BN14 9LZ, Worthing has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9LZ 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 9LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9LZ, encompassing approximately 4454 residents.

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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 (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BN14 9LZ 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 9LZ 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 behaviour32.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.14-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.61225.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-16.67%
Public order31.120.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.39200.00%
Shoplifting61.35-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.29-52.94%
Shoplifting71.80-30.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2154.55%
Shoplifting103.82100.00%
Other theft52.25400.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-75.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.96-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.47700.00%
Shoplifting51.80-64.29%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.2116.67%
Violence and sexual offences123.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6950.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%

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
Shoplifting127.189.09%
Vehicle crime52.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.67-57.14%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting117.63-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.47-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-50.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Drugs20.45-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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
Shoplifting159.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.370.00%
Drugs72.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5720.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.250.00%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 202417
March 202411
February 202412
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20235

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 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 9LZ 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. Northbrook Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Slindon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lamorna Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadwater Street West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1