BH16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16

BH16, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH16, encompassing approximately 16237 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BH16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foreland Road with total crimes: 14
  • Blandford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Davenport Close with total crimes: 5

BH16 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH16

The postcode district are associated with the BH16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.9311.11%
Anti-social behaviour231.85-14.81%
Burglary61.42500.00%
Other theft40.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.25-55.56%
Public order40.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-62.50%
Shoplifting20.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.91-41.30%
Anti-social behaviour271.66-50.91%
Vehicle crime91.66200.00%
Shoplifting80.55-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.49-50.00%
Public order70.4975.00%
Other theft50.43-16.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-66.67%
Other crime10.060.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour558.87139.13%
Violence and sexual offences463.39-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson162.8333.33%
Shoplifting90.9912.50%
Other theft60.550.00%
Public order40.37-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.2550.00%
Burglary30.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences487.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.9664.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.420.00%
Public order90.7450.00%
Shoplifting80.55-81.40%
Other theft60.490.00%
Burglary50.3766.67%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-60.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences488.5660.00%
Shoplifting432.96616.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.65-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.86-7.69%
Public order60.7420.00%
Other theft60.3720.00%
Vehicle crime50.37-37.50%
Burglary30.31-57.14%
Drugs20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.91-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour151.85-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson130.920.00%
Vehicle crime80.80-38.46%
Burglary70.49-22.22%
Shoplifting60.4320.00%
Other theft50.3725.00%
Public order50.3125.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Robbery20.120.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.4513.89%
Anti-social behaviour292.5331.82%
Vehicle crime131.7985.71%
Criminal damage and arson130.80550.00%
Burglary90.80350.00%
Shoplifting50.55-64.29%
Other theft40.31-60.00%
Public order40.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.22-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour222.2215.79%
Shoplifting141.35250.00%
Other theft100.8611.11%
Vehicle crime70.62-30.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.12-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences396.228.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.4072.73%
Criminal damage and arson101.1725.00%
Vehicle crime100.62150.00%
Other theft90.62350.00%
Public order40.55100.00%
Shoplifting40.25300.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences364.2544.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.22-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson80.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime40.49-20.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Other theft20.18-71.43%
Public order20.12-50.00%
Drugs20.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.80-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour181.54-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.11-18.18%
Other theft70.55-36.36%
Vehicle crime50.43-64.29%
Public order40.31100.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Burglary30.18-75.00%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences448.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.710.00%
Vehicle crime141.350.00%
Burglary120.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.740.00%
Other theft110.680.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Possession of weapons40.310.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202446
June 202448
May 202448
April 202430
March 202441
February 202436
January 202439
December 202336
November 202325
October 202344

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
July 202455
June 202423
May 202414
April 202415
March 202429
February 202422
January 202419
December 202311
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 202413
February 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 202443
April 20246
March 20245
February 202414
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foreland Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Blandford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Davenport Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shipstal Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dorchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Willow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Olivia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beach Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Franklyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bell Heather Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Old Watery Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Western Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Filleul Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Keysworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fir Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. South Haven Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Middlebere Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Russell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Turlin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Border Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Shore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sea View Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Pinewood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Moorland Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1