Crime Rate in Heene: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heene

The total recorded crimes in Heene, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heene crime rate of 2.71 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 Heene, encompassing approximately 45,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (89.47% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
Heene Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Bowers Court with total crimes: 10

How safe is Heene?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Heene reported a higher crime volume than the Worthing average, with 1,120 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heene witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Heene experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worthing average, with 1,325 crimes compared to 793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heene witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worthing, Heene has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heene Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heene has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 3th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Heene crimes were 1,120. The crime rate of Heene in 2024 was 24.71 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heene were around 1,325 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.23 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heene)CrimesRank (Heene)CrimesRank (Heene)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Castle137 21,997 22,166 2
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
Goring40 10343 13358 12
Durrington36 11472 11374 11
Offington35 12439 12305 13

Heene Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202524
May 202525
April 202516
March 202519
February 202519
December 202419
November 202418
October 202415
September 202414
August 202427

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202511
April 20257
March 202516
February 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202519
May 202514
April 202513
March 202526
February 202521
December 202412
November 202410
October 202435
September 202422
August 20243

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 202420
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20257
March 202515
February 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heene in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Bowers Court (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thorn Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Byron Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Little Pembrokes (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Winchester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Bradfield Walk (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highgrove Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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