Worthing Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Worthing's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a coastal town's unique profile, where tourism and seasonal patterns shape crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.8% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This is 9% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national trend. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.2% of total crimes, though its rate matched the UK average exactly. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer and the beginning of the tourism season—may have influenced crime patterns, with public order offences and criminal damage both exceeding UK averages by 15%. These increases could be linked to higher foot traffic in public spaces and the associated challenges of managing crowds. Meanwhile, shoplifting, though still above the UK average by 29%, saw a notable 30.8% decrease month-on-month, indicating possible local interventions or seasonal shifts in retail activity. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, underscores the need for continued vigilance in areas where public order and property-related crimes remain elevated. This data illustrates a town navigating the dual pressures of seasonal tourism and the persistent challenges of maintaining community safety.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2024 was the 72.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 22 to 38 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal changes as summer begins, with more vehicles on the road and increased parking activity in coastal areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 30.8%, from 130 to 90 incidents, a decline that aligns with the 29% above UK average for this category. The drop in theft from the person by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, suggests potential success in targeted policing or community initiatives. Public order offences and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages by 15%, indicating ongoing challenges in managing crowds and property-related disputes during the summer season. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal dynamics and local enforcement efforts.

Worthing's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 9.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.5 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal areas, where summer tourism may temporarily reduce certain types of crime. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-130 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure rate without overemphasising daily fluctuations. With 29 crimes reported each day on average, the pace of incidents remains steady but sits 6.1% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Worthing's relative safety compared to the national picture, though the drop in theft from the person by two-thirds suggests targeted efforts may have influenced specific crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the local community's experience of crime remains a tangible concern for residents.