Crime Rate in Northbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northbrook

The total recorded crimes in Northbrook, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northbrook crime rate of 4.75 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 Northbrook, encompassing approximately 14,536 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Northbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Malthouse Way with total crimes: 6
  • Rochester Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northbrook?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Northbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 859 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Northbrook witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northbrook had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 501 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northbrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northbrook has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 5th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Northbrook crimes were 859. The crime rate of Northbrook in 2024 was 59.09 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northbrook were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.47 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 7 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
Durrington69 4472 11374 11
Tarring45 9703 6536 5
Gaisford42 10647 8521 6
Marine65 6634 9446 9
Selden58 8696 7444 10
Salvington41 11590 10464 8
Goring33 13343 13358 12
Offington34 12439 12305 13

Northbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 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 (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
December 202429
November 202420
October 202426
September 202425
August 202428
July 202429
June 202458
May 202430
April 202423

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202416
July 202416
June 202442
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northbrook in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Malthouse Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rochester Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rampion Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Tyne (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lewis Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bourne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Samphire Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Meadow Sweet Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pennycress Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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