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

Overview of Crime in BN16 3LS

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3LS, Arun has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This BN16 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 3LS, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

BN16 3LS 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
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 2

WORTHING ROAD, BN16 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.46133.33%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Shoplifting21.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-25.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.73-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.46250.00%
Burglary32.390.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 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 offences22.05-50.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.1033.33%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.390.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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 offences21.71-75.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1233.33%
Shoplifting32.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences65.46500.00%
Shoplifting42.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 3LS 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. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Penfold Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sussex Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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