BH5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5

BH5, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH5, encompassing approximately 11197 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

BH5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haviland Road West with total crimes: 30
  • Heathcote Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

BH5 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH5

The postcode district are associated with the BH5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.9014.29%
Anti-social behaviour383.572.70%
Other theft123.399.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-33.33%
Public order50.54-16.67%
Shoplifting30.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Theft from the person30.270.00%
Burglary30.27200.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.068.82%
Violence and sexual offences353.3025.00%
Shoplifting213.13110.00%
Other theft111.88266.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.98100.00%
Vehicle crime90.89125.00%
Public order60.8050.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.4025.93%
Violence and sexual offences283.04-9.68%
Shoplifting102.50-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-28.57%
Public order40.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-42.86%
Other crime30.360.00%
Other theft30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.09-88.89%
Drugs10.09-83.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3511.8825.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.13-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour272.77170.00%
Burglary92.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8016.67%
Vehicle crime70.6375.00%
Drugs60.63500.00%
Public order50.54-16.67%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other theft30.27-40.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.735.71%
Shoplifting283.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.50-65.52%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-40.00%
Public order60.540.00%
Burglary60.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.5466.67%
Other theft50.4566.67%
Vehicle crime40.45-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.7084.21%
Anti-social behaviour293.1311.54%
Shoplifting202.590.00%
Vehicle crime161.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.43-44.44%
Burglary80.8914.29%
Public order60.71100.00%
Other theft30.54-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.0044.44%
Shoplifting202.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences191.79-45.71%
Criminal damage and arson181.7038.46%
Vehicle crime81.61-38.46%
Other theft70.7140.00%
Burglary70.63-22.22%
Public order30.63-62.50%
Robbery20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.45-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour183.13-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson131.61-7.14%
Vehicle crime131.1630.00%
Shoplifting121.1633.33%
Burglary91.0712.50%
Public order80.80-20.00%
Other theft50.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.45-25.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.4360.87%
Anti-social behaviour233.30-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson142.051300.00%
Vehicle crime101.25-28.57%
Public order100.8942.86%
Other theft100.890.00%
Shoplifting90.890.00%
Burglary80.80100.00%
Possession of weapons40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.02-24.32%
Violence and sexual offences232.50-41.03%
Vehicle crime142.05600.00%
Other theft101.2542.86%
Shoplifting90.8928.57%
Public order70.8016.67%
Burglary40.63-55.56%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.7218.18%
Anti-social behaviour373.4827.59%
Burglary93.30800.00%
Shoplifting70.80-72.00%
Other theft70.63-41.67%
Public order60.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-66.67%
Robbery20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.950.00%
Shoplifting252.590.00%
Other theft122.230.00%
Public order71.070.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202437
June 202434
May 202427
April 202410
March 202429
February 202426
January 202418
December 202323
November 202328
October 202337
September 202329

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 202314
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202421
June 202410
May 202435
April 202428
March 202420
February 202420
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 202325

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 202416
February 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202440
July 202435
June 202428
May 202431
April 202437
March 202435
February 202419
January 202435
December 202337
November 202323
October 202339
September 202333

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haviland Road West
    Total30
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Heathcote Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Undercliff Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florence Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Watkin Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Grantley Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Glen Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cecil Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Southbourne Promenade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rotherfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. St James'S Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rosebery Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Honeycombe Chine
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Grasmere Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Crabton Close Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Queensland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pauncefote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hosker Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Owls Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Michelgrove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boscombe Cliff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Boscombe Overcliff Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Woodland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. College Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1