HOBBS WAY, BN16 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN16 2QU

HOBBS WAY, BN16 2QU, Arun has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This BN16 2QU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN16 postcode area, which has experienced 160 crimes and a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN16 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN16 2QU, encompassing approximately 3342 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN16 2QU area, explore the BN16 2QU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BN16 2QU area, visit the BN16 2QU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BN16 2QU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Vernon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Claigmar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

HOBBS WAY, BN16 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-16.67%
Shoplifting51.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58-40.00%
Shoplifting61.8020.00%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.78233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.99150.00%
Shoplifting51.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.09-46.15%
Public order32.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.681200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.80400.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.490.00%
Shoplifting31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-50.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.49-55.56%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.690.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-90.91%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN16 2QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Claigmar Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abbotswood Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fittleworth Garden
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Knightscroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. B2140
    Total1
    Other theft1