Crime Rate in Offington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Offington

The total recorded crimes in Offington, Worthing, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Offington crime rate of 3.53 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Offington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyons Way with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Offington has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 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.

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
Goring33 13343 13358 12

Offington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
December 20246
November 202421
October 202410
September 202412
August 20241
July 202418
June 202436
May 202419
April 202426

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 202414
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Offington in March 2025

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

1. Lyons Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Marshall Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. A27 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Links Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Offington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parham Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Austen Gate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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