Crime Rate in Durrington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Durrington

The total recorded crimes in Durrington, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Durrington crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Durrington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Weald Place with total crimes: 11
  • Birkdale Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Durrington has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)CrimesRank (Worthing)
Central221 13,405 12,211 1
Castle193 21,997 22,166 2
Heene105 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater62 7773 5654 4
Northbrook69 5859 4501 7
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

Durrington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

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

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20257
January 20251
December 20248
November 20248
October 202415
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 202416
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 202417

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241

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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting24
Possession of weapons1
2. Weald Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order1
3. Birkdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Roedean Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vancouver Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shelby Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ontario Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. New Brunswick Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Columbia Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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