Crime Rate in Gaisford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaisford

The total recorded crimes in Gaisford, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaisford crime rate of 2.10 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 Gaisford, encompassing approximately 31,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Gaisford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadwater Road with total crimes: 13
  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gaisford?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Gaisford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 647 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gaisford recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Gaisford had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 521 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gaisford witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gaisford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gaisford has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Gaisford crimes were 647. The crime rate of Gaisford in 2024 was 20.27 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gaisford were around 521 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.33 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaisford)CrimesRank (Gaisford)CrimesRank (Gaisford)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
Broadwater41 10773 5654 4
Northbrook66 5859 4501 7
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

Gaisford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202520
February 202518
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202420
August 202420
July 202425
June 202462
May 202426

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Gaisford in May 2025

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

1. Broadwater Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Westbourne Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Evelyn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pavilion Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Elmo Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Loder Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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