Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Chesham Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Marine , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 346 local areas in Worthing .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chesham Close (BN12 4BJ) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% lower than the Marine average (63.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 66.7% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
In the area around Chesham Close (BN12 4BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sea Place. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Worthing| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rose Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | North Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rose Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | George V Avenue | Under investigation |
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