Crime Rate in Heene: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heene

The total recorded crimes in Heene, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heene crime rate of 1.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Heene Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowers Court with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Heene has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heene)CrimesRank (Heene)CrimesRank (Heene)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
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
Goring34 13343 13358 12
Offington40 12439 12305 13

Heene Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202516
February 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202420
July 202416
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202515
February 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202526
February 202521
December 202412
November 202410
October 202435
September 202422
August 20243
July 20249
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202519
February 202519
December 202419
November 202418
October 202415
September 202414
August 202427
July 202429
June 202432
May 202422

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 202420
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Heene in May 2025

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

1. Bowers Court (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Brunswick Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Thorn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Browning Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harrow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valencia Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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