BH18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH18

BH18, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH18, encompassing approximately 12243 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

BH18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Widworthy Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Wood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Skipton Close with total crimes: 2

BH18 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH18

The postcode district are associated with the BH18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime102.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.8260.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.6540.00%
Burglary50.57150.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other theft20.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.55-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences50.41-68.75%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Other theft20.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Public order20.16-33.33%
Other theft20.16-60.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.6845.45%
Anti-social behaviour101.3142.86%
Other theft50.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4150.00%
Public order30.25200.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Drugs20.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.45-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Other theft10.08-66.67%
Public order10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.68112.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson50.57400.00%
Burglary50.41400.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour132.70333.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.06-11.11%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other theft20.16100.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

In February 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 offences91.47-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Public order10.08-75.00%
Other theft10.08-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.68110.00%
Other theft81.72166.67%
Vehicle crime70.65600.00%
Public order40.57300.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.08-85.71%
Drugs10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.82-12.50%
Other theft30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-57.14%
Burglary30.2550.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Public order10.08-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.65250.00%
Public order50.57400.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Robbery10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.820.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202416
June 202416
May 202411
April 202417
March 20248
February 20249
January 202421
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Widworthy Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Beech Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Skipton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Clarence Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenhayes
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Okeford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Dunyeats Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Portmore Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Barry Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dalkeith Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. High Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B3074
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Macaulay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sharlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. York Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Wynne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cheam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Maxwell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sandford Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cannon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Edwina Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Steepleton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Chetwode Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Fontmell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Whitchurch Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1