RICHARDS CLOSE, BH10 4FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 4FR

RICHARDS CLOSE, BH10 4FR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population. This BH10 4FR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH10 postcode area, which has experienced 166 crimes and a crime rate of 7.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH10 4FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 4FR, encompassing approximately 4240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH10 4FR area, explore the BH10 4FR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

BH10 4FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Mabey Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

RICHARDS CLOSE, BH10 4FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.5087.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.54-25.00%
Shoplifting82.83700.00%
Vehicle crime61.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In August 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 offences169.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Burglary30.940.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9023.08%
Anti-social behaviour123.77-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson72.83133.33%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.7926.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.48-7.14%
Other theft53.07150.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.61114.29%
Violence and sexual offences143.5475.00%
Public order43.30300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.89-65.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.6625.00%
Drugs34.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.43300.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.77-28.57%
Drugs23.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5690.91%
Criminal damage and arson64.95200.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime41.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-42.86%
Shoplifting30.9450.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences118.0222.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.5975.00%
Vehicle crime51.65-16.67%
Public order41.18300.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.55-18.18%
Vehicle crime62.12100.00%
Other theft61.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-55.56%
Burglary30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 202412
June 202419
May 202415
April 20247
March 202420
February 202416
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202416
June 202413
May 202414
April 20248
March 202424
February 202415
January 202421
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH10 4FR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mabey Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Columbia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newmill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ensbury Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jubilee Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ashleigh Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Parkside Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Barnes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Slades Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Singleton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forsyth Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Cherries Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pickford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Beswick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coombe Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hendford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ensbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Ensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Walton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Barnes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1