Crime Rates at Russell Close, Worthing, BN14 8LR

Russell Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater , and the 85th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Russell Close (BN14 8LR) in the last 12 months was 111.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.1% higher 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 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 69.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -3.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Russell Close (BN14 8LR), the main crime hotspot is near B2223. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.