Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.16 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Durrington-On-Sea with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater41 10773 5654 4
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Marine59 6634 9446 9
Selden57 7696 7444 10
Salvington55 8590 10464 8
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202548
February 202526
December 202424
November 202451
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426
July 202419
June 202470
May 202425

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202532
February 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 202419
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202511
February 20254
December 20249
November 20244
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202538
March 202523
February 202511
December 202412
November 202429
October 202425
September 202419
August 202422
July 202414
June 202426
May 202439

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 202513
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 718 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202538
March 202567
February 2025178
December 2024186
November 202434
October 202414
September 202454
August 202424
July 20245
June 202430
May 202450

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20244
October 20243

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
December 202414
November 20248
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Durrington-On-Sea (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Puttick Drive (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Keystone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. A2032 (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Anson Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Maybridge Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Boulevard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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