Crime Rate in Goring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goring

The total recorded crimes in Goring, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goring crime rate of 2.15 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 Goring, encompassing approximately 15,818 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Goring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Goring?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Goring demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 343 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goring recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Goring had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 358 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goring recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goring Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Goring has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 13th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Goring crimes were 343. The crime rate of Goring in 2024 was 21.68 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goring were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.63 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)
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
Gaisford67 4647 8521 6
Tarring42 9703 6536 5
Marine59 6634 9446 9
Selden57 7696 7444 10
Salvington55 8590 10464 8
Durrington40 11472 11374 11
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Goring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
November 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Goring in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Palmerston Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Barrington Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Amberley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Nutley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastergate Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fernhurst Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Aldsworth Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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