Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alfriston Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater , and the 56th lowest crime rate of 349 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 Alfriston Road (BN14 7QU) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% lower than the Broadwater average (67.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alfriston Road (BN14 7QU), the main crime hotspot is near South Farm Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broadwater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Adversane Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | South Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Lawrence Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ardsheal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ardsheal Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ardsheal Close | — |
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