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

Overview of Crime in BN16 3LL

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3LL, Arun has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3LL 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 3LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3LL, encompassing approximately 2841 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 3LL area, explore the BN16 3LL 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 (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 3LL 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
  • Dinsdale Gardens with total crimes: 2

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3LL 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.04166.67%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-25.00%
Other theft21.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.17-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.39250.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-71.43%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Public order10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In April 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 offences76.33250.00%
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.11-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 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 behaviour34.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

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 offences22.11-60.00%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.520.00%
Shoplifting31.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.630.00%
Shoplifting41.76300.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 3LL 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. Dinsdale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Penfold Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sussex Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Manor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Artex Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bignor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arun Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1