Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.27 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (-62.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (433.33% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 102
  • Durrington-On-Sea with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)
Central221 13,405 12,211 1
Heene105 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater62 7773 5654 4
Northbrook69 5859 4501 7
Durrington69 4472 11374 11
Tarring45 9703 6536 5
Gaisford42 10647 8521 6
Marine65 6634 9446 9
Selden58 8696 7444 10
Salvington41 11590 10464 8
Goring33 13343 13358 12
Offington34 12439 12305 13

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202526
December 202424
November 202451
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426
July 202419
June 202470
May 202425
April 202439

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202511
December 202412
November 202429
October 202425
September 202419
August 202422
July 202414
June 202426
May 202439
April 202427

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 202414
November 20248
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 202419
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 711 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 2025178
December 2024186
November 202434
October 202414
September 202454
August 202424
July 20245
June 202430
May 202450
April 202469

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202513
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
October 20243

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total102
Shoplifting60
Public order30
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Durrington-On-Sea (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Keystone Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Brothers Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Quicksilver Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Anson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Galsworthy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Puttick Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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