Crime Rate in Goring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goring

The total recorded crimes in Goring, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goring crime rate of 2.09 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Goring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Jupp'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sea Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Goring has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 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.

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
Durrington69 4472 11374 11
Tarring45 9703 6536 5
Gaisford42 10647 8521 6
Marine65 6634 9446 9
Selden58 8696 7444 10
Salvington41 11590 10464 8
Offington34 12439 12305 13

Goring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246
April 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Jupp'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Goring Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Mulberry Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ollivers Chase (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Amberley Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Marine Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Thakeham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ilex Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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