Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 261 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Worthing average, with 3,405 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worthing average, with 2,211 crimes compared to 793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 261 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 3,405. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,211 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20257
February 20257
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 1088 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202578
March 202568
February 202554
December 202469
November 202469
October 202489
September 202483
August 2024106
July 2024112
June 2024172
May 202498

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202513
February 202513
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202421
August 202419
July 202415
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 317 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202522
February 202514
December 202427
November 202420
October 202426
September 202425
August 202428
July 202424
June 202452
May 202424

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 552 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202535
March 202534
February 202555
December 202441
November 202465
October 202465
September 202451
August 202460
July 202441
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202552
March 202541
February 202542
December 202421
November 202430
October 202437
September 202444
August 202455
July 202445
June 202492
May 202446

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202512
February 202519
December 202423
November 20249
October 202415
September 202417
August 202424
July 202414
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20255
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
4. West Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. Alexander Terrace (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Cross Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
9. Orme Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Wykeham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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