BN99 3QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN99 3QZ

BN99 3QZ, Worthing has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This BN99 3QZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN99 postcode area, which has experienced 5 crimes and a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN99 3QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN99 3QZ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN99 3QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kithurst Close with total crimes: 5
  • Orkney Court with total crimes: 3
  • Nightingale Avenue with total crimes: 3

BN99 3QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA42.86%
Public order4NA-20.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA-41.67%
Public order5NA400.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-50.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA85.71%
Anti-social behaviour9NA350.00%
Public order5NA66.67%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA200.00%
Public order3NA50.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-66.67%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA133.33%
Anti-social behaviour6NA200.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs3NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-40.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5NA-44.44%
Public order3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Public order3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%
Shoplifting1NA-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA55.56%
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-55.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 202314
November 20239
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN99 3QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kithurst Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Orkney Court
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Winterbourne Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rochester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highclere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holly Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Jevington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Romany Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Littlehampton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1