Crime Rates at Chaffinch Close, Worthing, BN13 2TZ

Chaffinch Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle , and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chaffinch Close (BN13 2TZ) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 62.6% lower than the Castle average (113.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chaffinch Close (BN13 2TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Shelby Road. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.