BH31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH31

BH31, Dorset has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH31, encompassing approximately 10870 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Magnolia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BH31 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH31

The postcode district are associated with the BH31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH31 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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.4062.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.2040.00%
Shoplifting60.64100.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.4814.29%
Public order60.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.55-70.59%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour174.51142.86%
Vehicle crime101.56400.00%
Violence and sexual offences70.92-30.00%
Public order40.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Other theft30.37200.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences102.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other theft10.09-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.47-62.50%
Other theft50.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences163.136.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55100.00%
Other theft30.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.4087.50%
Other theft91.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.28200.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18100.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.58-11.11%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Other theft60.55200.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%
Public order10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.0228.57%
Shoplifting40.83300.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.28-25.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.39-53.33%
Public order50.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-25.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other theft20.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.46-50.00%
Public order40.3733.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.290.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 202416
March 202415
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202315
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202417
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Magnolia Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Doe'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Meadow Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Heathlands Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eastworth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Montrose Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B3072
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkland Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Brunel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Heather Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Barberry Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Purbeck Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cheviot Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Caradon Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Home Farm Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Burrows Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1