OFFINGTON LANE, BN14 9RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9RH

OFFINGTON LANE, BN14 9RH, Worthing has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.67 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9RH 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 9RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9RH, encompassing approximately 1635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BN14 9RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vineries Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rogate Road with total crimes: 3

OFFINGTON LANE, BN14 9RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson714.67250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.28-14.29%
Shoplifting53.6766.67%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-85.71%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.28133.33%
Shoplifting34.28200.00%
Public order31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.00600.00%
Vehicle crime34.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.78-10.00%
Public order25.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-85.71%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.06233.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.110.00%
Shoplifting44.28-33.33%
Public order22.45100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.45-22.22%
Shoplifting64.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.51-25.00%
Shoplifting45.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.06-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson57.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06-33.33%
Other theft11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0630.00%
Other theft37.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.830.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.22-75.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.349.09%
Shoplifting87.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.89-40.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.720.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20249
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vineries Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rectory Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Rogate Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Highdown Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Steeple View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chantry Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cuckfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selden'S Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1