BH20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20

BH20, Dorset has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH20, encompassing approximately 20178 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-84.44% decrease)

BH20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Giddy Green Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

BH20 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH20

The postcode district are associated with the BH20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH20 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 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.57-20.51%
Vehicle crime81.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour70.40-84.44%
Other theft60.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.30-45.45%
Public order50.30-28.57%
Shoplifting50.25-37.50%
Burglary10.25-83.33%
Drugs10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour456.7473.08%
Violence and sexual offences392.2311.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.93175.00%
Other theft100.55150.00%
Shoplifting80.500.00%
Public order70.4040.00%
Vehicle crime60.35-25.00%
Burglary60.30500.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.8620.69%
Anti-social behaviour261.73-10.34%
Vehicle crime81.2914.29%
Shoplifting80.4033.33%
Public order50.40-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.25-20.00%
Other theft40.20-63.64%
Other crime30.2050.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour295.2020.83%
Violence and sexual offences291.4411.54%
Other theft111.4410.00%
Public order90.5550.00%
Vehicle crime70.4540.00%
Shoplifting60.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.30-37.50%
Burglary30.25200.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Drugs20.10-50.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.31-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour241.2950.00%
Other theft101.19-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson80.500.00%
Public order60.40-57.14%
Vehicle crime50.30400.00%
Drugs40.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Burglary10.05-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.15-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour161.49-27.27%
Public order140.79133.33%
Other theft130.69116.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.64166.67%
Shoplifting80.400.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Other crime50.25400.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.82-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour221.5457.14%
Other theft61.09-14.29%
Public order60.3020.00%
Burglary50.30-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.15-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.05-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.96-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour141.59-17.65%
Shoplifting120.699.09%
Burglary120.59140.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.5928.57%
Other theft70.45-53.33%
Vehicle crime50.3525.00%
Public order50.2566.67%
Other crime30.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.91-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour171.64-19.05%
Other theft150.84200.00%
Shoplifting110.74175.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5575.00%
Burglary50.35-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.25100.00%
Public order30.20-25.00%
Other crime30.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.16-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour211.6931.25%
Burglary61.04100.00%
Other theft50.30-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.25-33.33%
Shoplifting40.2033.33%
Public order40.20-20.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-71.43%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences434.8148.28%
Anti-social behaviour162.13-15.79%
Other theft80.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.40-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.35-40.00%
Public order50.3025.00%
Shoplifting30.25-66.67%
Burglary30.150.00%
Drugs20.15-50.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.813.57%
Anti-social behaviour191.44-5.00%
Other theft120.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.5966.67%
Shoplifting90.50125.00%
Vehicle crime80.4560.00%
Public order40.40-42.86%
Drugs40.20300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour201.390.00%
Public order70.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.350.00%
Other theft60.300.00%
Burglary50.300.00%
Vehicle crime50.250.00%
Shoplifting40.250.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202411
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 202415
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202439
July 202435
June 202429
May 202426
April 202430
March 202431
February 202432
January 202433
December 202334
November 202343
October 202329
September 202328

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202445
July 202426
June 202429
May 202424
April 202416
March 202422
February 202414
January 202417
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 202414
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
February 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Giddy Green Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stowell Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Gallows Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sandy Hill Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knowle Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. North Causeway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Christmas Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tarrant Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Beeches
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Bestwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bell'S Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Roper'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Shatter'S Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Pride Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sunnyside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grange Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Halves Cottages
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Devil'S Staircase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Holme Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Binnegar Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Toll Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Locks Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Spring Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Morris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1