ST MERRINS CLOSE, BH10 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 5HU

ST MERRINS CLOSE, BH10 5HU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This BH10 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 5HU, encompassing approximately 2208 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH10 5HU area, explore the BH10 5HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH10 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tedder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Marchwood Road with total crimes: 3

ST MERRINS CLOSE, BH10 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1013.13-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Other theft32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Shoplifting31.36-76.92%
Public order21.36-60.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-83.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.10300.00%
Shoplifting137.251200.00%
Vehicle crime65.89500.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26100.00%
Other theft21.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.98-33.33%
Other theft31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.23-60.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-33.33%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-50.00%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.4915.38%
Anti-social behaviour66.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72100.00%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Drugs10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0462.50%
Other theft65.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Robbery20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.06-36.36%
Shoplifting43.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.23-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.9866.67%
Shoplifting42.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.96-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.08-42.86%
Other crime21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.340.00%
Other theft33.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20245
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20244
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH10 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Tedder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Marchwood Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aldridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. East Howe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Montgomery Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moorside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Merrin'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Brook Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Plassey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highlands Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Long Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1