WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 3JX

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3JX, Arun has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN16 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN16 3JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3JX, encompassing approximately 2917 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 3JX area, explore the BN16 3JX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BN16 3JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 3

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.20100.00%
Vehicle crime42.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3733.33%
Other theft21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5450.00%
Shoplifting52.0666.67%
Public order31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.80-50.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.88100.00%
Vehicle crime62.74500.00%
Shoplifting32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37300.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.37100.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.74-66.67%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.460.00%
Shoplifting32.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8320.00%
Shoplifting42.06300.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.710.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 3JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dinsdale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Artex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Anthony'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Allangate Drive
    Total1
    Public order1