Crime Rates at Palmers Way, Worthing, BN13 3DP

Palmers Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Durrington , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 346 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 Palmers Way (BN13 3DP) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 52.1% lower than the Durrington average (59.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palmers Way (BN13 3DP), the main crime hotspot is near Wellingham Lane. Police recorded 92 crimes here, including 78 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.