BN14 9RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN14 9RX

BN14 9RX, Worthing has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.29 per 1,000 population. This BN14 9RX 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 9RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN14 9RX, encompassing approximately 1182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN14 9RX area, explore the BN14 9RX 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BN14 9RX 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

BN14 9RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.291100.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38200.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Robbery11.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.85-94.44%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%

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
Shoplifting1841.430.00%
Public order1215.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2350.00%
Other theft12.54-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1821.145.88%
Other theft215.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1737.20-34.62%
Violence and sexual offences1414.37366.67%
Burglary411.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Other theft22.54100.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting2632.97333.33%
Public order621.98500.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.07-62.50%
Other theft12.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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 offences815.22700.00%
Shoplifting66.760.00%
Burglary15.070.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.38-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.540.00%
Shoplifting21.69-50.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.990.00%
Shoplifting43.3833.33%
Burglary23.380.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.30400.00%
Shoplifting34.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 202414
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.42 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 202417
April 202426
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN14 9RX 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. Radbone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1