Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Offington Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Offington , and the 48th 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 Offington Lane (BN14 9RP) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% lower than the Offington average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Offington Lane (BN14 9RP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Offington Lane (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Offington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hurston Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Offington Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Goodwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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