EAST HAM ROAD, BN17 7AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN17 7AW

EAST HAM ROAD, BN17 7AW, Arun has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.12 per 1,000 population. This BN17 7AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN17 postcode area, which has experienced 398 crimes and a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN17 7AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN17 7AW, encompassing approximately 4402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN17 7AW area, explore the BN17 7AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-29.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)

BN17 7AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • High Street with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

EAST HAM ROAD, BN17 7AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3326.12-29.79%
Shoplifting267.50-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour215.91110.00%
Public order84.77-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.82150.00%
Other theft51.14-28.57%
Burglary41.1433.33%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-76.92%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.45-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4732.260.00%
Shoplifting3210.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.27160.00%
Public order132.95-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.95-47.37%
Other theft72.27250.00%
Drugs51.5925.00%
Robbery51.140.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.7627.03%
Shoplifting3210.6839.13%
Anti-social behaviour197.27-17.39%
Public order144.3240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Drugs40.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.80-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.4021.05%
Shoplifting235.22-42.50%
Public order105.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-25.00%
Drugs51.3666.67%
Other theft41.14300.00%
Possession of weapons30.9150.00%
Theft from the person30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5032.4813.64%
Shoplifting4011.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.0926.67%
Public order144.32-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.18-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.82150.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.9046.67%
Shoplifting169.99-23.81%
Public order153.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour153.41-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.4180.00%
Burglary52.04400.00%
Theft from the person31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other theft20.45-71.43%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.4930.43%
Shoplifting216.8123.53%
Anti-social behaviour164.7760.00%
Public order93.63-25.00%
Other theft72.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.14150.00%
Robbery21.14100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.26-34.29%
Shoplifting175.2254.55%
Public order123.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-25.00%
Other theft41.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.226.06%
Anti-social behaviour147.95-6.67%
Shoplifting113.18-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson82.50-27.27%
Other theft71.82250.00%
Public order61.5950.00%
Vehicle crime31.36-40.00%
Burglary30.6850.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.3522.22%
Anti-social behaviour157.50-37.50%
Shoplifting133.41-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson112.9522.22%
Vehicle crime52.5025.00%
Public order41.14-82.61%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Theft from the person30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.44-15.62%
Shoplifting276.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.13-25.00%
Public order235.45130.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.2280.00%
Other theft52.04150.00%
Vehicle crime41.1433.33%
Drugs40.91100.00%
Bicycle theft40.91-20.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3228.8523.08%
Violence and sexual offences327.27-11.11%
Shoplifting277.270.00%
Public order106.13-47.37%
Bicycle theft52.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1466.67%
Burglary41.14-60.00%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.030.00%
Shoplifting278.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.130.00%
Public order195.910.00%
Burglary104.320.00%
Vehicle crime62.270.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Bicycle theft61.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Robbery20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 202310

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202447
June 202447
May 202437
April 202450
March 202444
February 202430
January 202423
December 202335
November 202333
October 202327
September 202332
August 202336

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202410
June 202419
May 202423
April 202419
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202314
November 202315
October 202324
September 202332
August 202326

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 202414
March 202415
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 20234
October 202323
September 202310
August 202319

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202432
June 202432
May 202423
April 202440
March 202416
February 202421
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 202327
September 202327
August 202327

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN17 7AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total24
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Old Market Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sparks Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Arundel Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. St Martins Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Duke'S Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Littlehampton (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Talbot Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Kent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Surrey Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mariners Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Roman Acre
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Fort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clun Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Linden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gloucester Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. East Ham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. York Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Malthouse Passage
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. The Old Dairy Farm
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Franciscan Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Littlehampton
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Purbeck Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1