Crime Rate in Goring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goring

The total recorded crimes in Goring, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goring crime rate of 2.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Goring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nutley Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Palmerston Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Goring has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)
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
Durrington36 11472 11374 11
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Goring 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20253
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Goring in July 2025

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

1. Nutley Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Palmerston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Goring Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bury Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mersham Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Compton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Falmer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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