BH8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8

BH8, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 246 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BH8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BH8, encompassing approximately 31846 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (-14.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-8.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

BH8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Jewell Road with total crimes: 10

BH8 Crime Map

Postcodes in BH8

The postcode district are associated with the BH8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BH8 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 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences767.72-14.61%
Anti-social behaviour522.39-8.77%
Public order201.6333.33%
Shoplifting190.6346.15%
Vehicle crime170.60-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.53-27.27%
Burglary160.50-5.88%
Other theft140.50-41.67%
Bicycle theft80.4414.29%
Other crime30.25-40.00%
Drugs20.09-66.67%
Robbery20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences898.86-20.54%
Anti-social behaviour572.791.79%
Other theft241.7926.32%
Criminal damage and arson220.75-4.35%
Vehicle crime200.6917.65%
Burglary170.63112.50%
Public order150.53-40.00%
Shoplifting130.47-31.58%
Bicycle theft70.41-12.50%
Drugs60.22100.00%
Other crime50.19400.00%
Robbery40.1633.33%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.3921.74%
Anti-social behaviour563.5227.27%
Public order251.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.794.55%
Other theft190.7235.71%
Shoplifting190.60-17.39%
Vehicle crime170.6041.67%
Burglary80.53166.67%
Bicycle theft80.25300.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Theft from the person30.09200.00%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.60-7.07%
Anti-social behaviour442.89-18.52%
Shoplifting231.38-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.7215.79%
Public order200.6933.33%
Other theft140.63-30.00%
Vehicle crime120.44-7.69%
Drugs30.38-40.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%
Burglary30.09-76.92%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences998.4843.48%
Anti-social behaviour543.11-12.90%
Shoplifting251.70-51.92%
Other theft200.79-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson190.63-47.22%
Public order150.6066.67%
Vehicle crime130.47-23.53%
Burglary130.41-7.14%
Drugs50.41150.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-50.00%
Other crime20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.07-31.68%
Anti-social behaviour622.1721.57%
Shoplifting521.9592.59%
Criminal damage and arson361.63140.00%
Other theft211.13-4.55%
Vehicle crime170.66-19.05%
Burglary140.5316.67%
Public order90.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.28-33.33%
Drugs20.13-66.67%
Other crime10.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.9836.49%
Anti-social behaviour513.1721.43%
Shoplifting271.6042.11%
Other theft220.85100.00%
Vehicle crime210.69-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson150.6650.00%
Public order150.4766.67%
Burglary120.47100.00%
Drugs60.38-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.1920.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.13300.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences746.59-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour422.320.00%
Vehicle crime241.32140.00%
Shoplifting190.75-36.67%
Other theft110.60-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson100.35-54.55%
Public order90.31-47.06%
Drugs70.280.00%
Burglary60.220.00%
Bicycle theft50.19-44.44%
Robbery20.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.7213.89%
Anti-social behaviour422.57-16.00%
Shoplifting301.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.94100.00%
Other theft190.6958.33%
Public order170.6021.43%
Vehicle crime100.53-41.18%
Bicycle theft90.3180.00%
Drugs70.28600.00%
Burglary60.22200.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour502.26-1.96%
Shoplifting251.57-19.35%
Vehicle crime170.7913.33%
Public order140.53-30.00%
Other theft120.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.38-21.43%
Bicycle theft50.35-44.44%
Other crime30.160.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Burglary20.06-90.00%
Theft from the person10.06-66.67%
Drugs10.03-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.980.00%
Shoplifting311.600.00%
Other theft200.970.00%
Burglary200.630.00%
Public order200.630.00%
Vehicle crime150.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.470.00%
Bicycle theft90.440.00%
Drugs40.280.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 561 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202457
July 202456
June 202444
May 202454
April 202462
March 202451
February 202442
January 202442
December 202350
November 202351

A total of 929 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202489
July 2024112
June 202492
May 202499
April 202469
March 2024101
February 202474
January 202482
December 202372
November 202363

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202423
June 202422
May 202419
April 202436
March 202415
February 202410
January 202422
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 20248
June 20243
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 202320

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202424
July 202419
June 202414
May 202420
April 202421
March 202422
February 202411
January 202419
December 202312
November 202320

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202425
June 202420
May 202415
April 20249
March 202415
February 20249
January 202417
December 202314
November 202320

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202419
June 202423
May 202425
April 202452
March 202427
February 202419
January 202430
December 202325
November 202331

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 202417
March 202421
February 202424
January 202410
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jewell Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leydene Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Castle Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A3060
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tytherley Green
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Oxford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Noyce Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Watton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Hamblin Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mallard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Richmond Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cyril Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grants Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Harrison Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Bethia Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 24. Hayes Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. King'S Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cattistock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Curlew Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Nortoft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Brackendale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3