Crime Rate in Offington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Offington

The total recorded crimes in Offington, Worthing, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Offington crime rate of 3.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Offington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Offington Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Lyons Way with total crimes: 4
  • Findon Road 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 July 2025 the Offington has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Offington)CrimesRank (Offington)CrimesRank (Offington)
Central259 13,405 12,211 1
Castle137 21,997 22,166 2
Heene123 31,120 31,325 3
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

Offington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202514
April 20254
March 202515
February 202511
December 20246
November 202421
October 202410

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202513
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 July 2025

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

1. Offington Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
2. Lyons Way (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Findon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Hillview Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Coombe Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valentine Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Marshall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Findon Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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