Crime Rates at Russell Close, Worthing, BN14 8LR

Russell Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater , and the 132nd highest 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 Russell Close (BN14 8LR) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 7.7% higher than the Broadwater average (62.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. 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 14 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Close (BN14 8LR), the main crime hotspot is near B2223. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.