Crime Rate in Durrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Durrington

The total recorded crimes in Durrington, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Durrington crime rate of 1.63 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 Durrington, encompassing approximately 22,062 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Durrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bramble Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Shelby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Durrington?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Durrington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 472 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Durrington recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Durrington had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 374 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Durrington recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, Durrington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Durrington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Durrington has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 11th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Durrington crimes were 472. The crime rate of Durrington in 2024 was 21.39 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Durrington were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.95 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Durrington)CrimesRank (Durrington)CrimesRank (Durrington)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Castle137 21,997 22,166 2
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
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Durrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 20257
January 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 202524
February 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Durrington in July 2025

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

1. Bramble Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Shelby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Roedean Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hurley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Raglan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Brunswick Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Columbia Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Ivydore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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