Crime in Bobblestock: statistics, rates and trends

179 crimes were recorded in Bobblestock in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 85 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bobblestock has the 3,214th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bobblestock was highest in the year to July 2021 (282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (163). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bobblestock over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bobblestock

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bobblestock recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bobblestock

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bobblestock recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bobblestock

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bobblestock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bobblestock

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bobblestock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bobblestock

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bobblestock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bobblestock

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bobblestock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bobblestock

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bobblestock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bobblestock

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bobblestock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bobblestock

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bobblestock recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bobblestock

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bobblestock recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bobblestock

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bobblestock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bobblestock

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bobblestock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bobblestock

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bobblestock recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bobblestock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bobblestock.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bobblestock over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bobblestock over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bobblestock has an estimated population of 3,918. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bobblestock sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bobblestock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.