Crime Rate in Offington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Offington

The total recorded crimes in Offington, Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Offington crime rate of 4.15 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 Offington, encompassing approximately 9,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Offington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyons Way with total crimes: 13
  • Cissbury Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Offington?

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

  • Relative to Worthing:

    • In 2024, Offington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worthing average, with 439 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Offington recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

    • In 2023, Offington had fewer crimes than the Worthing average, with 305 crimes compared to 793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Offington recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Worthing.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Offington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Offington has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Worthing, UK

In 2024, the total Offington crimes were 439. The crime rate of Offington in 2024 was 45.59 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Worthing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Offington were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.67 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Worthing.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Offington)CrimesRank (Offington)CrimesRank (Offington)
Central261 13,405 12,211 1
Castle117 21,997 22,166 2
Heene68 31,120 31,325 3
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

Offington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 202414
May 20241

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20254
March 202515
February 202511
December 20246
November 202421
October 202410
September 202412
August 20241
July 202418
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Offington in May 2025

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

1. Lyons Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Cissbury Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vale Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Marshall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Findon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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