Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (188.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambrian Way with total crimes: 33
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

How safe is Castle?

To understand the safety of Castle, we need to analyze Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Worthing average, with 1,997 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worthing average, with 2,166 crimes compared to 793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 2th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,997. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 2,166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Heene123 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater57 8773 5654 4
Northbrook69 4859 4501 7
Tarring58 7703 6536 5
Gaisford62 5647 8521 6
Selden59 6696 7444 10
Salvington46 9590 10464 8
Marine34 13634 9446 9
Goring40 10343 13358 12
Durrington36 11472 11374 11
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 178 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 186 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202517
May 202520
April 202538
March 202523
February 202511
December 202412
November 202429
October 202425
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202533
May 202522
April 202512
March 202548
February 202526
December 202424
November 202451
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
December 202414
November 20248
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
December 20244
October 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20254
February 202513
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20256
April 202514
March 202511
February 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202512
April 202515
March 202532
February 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 202419

A total of 717 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202558
May 202538
April 202538
March 202567
February 2025178
December 2024186
November 202434
October 202414
September 202454
August 202424

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20253

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Cambrian Way (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Avondale Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Keystone Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
8. Puttick Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Durrington-On-Sea (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Collingwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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