DOWLANDS CLOSE, BH10 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 5LH

DOWLANDS CLOSE, BH10 5LH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This BH10 5LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH10 postcode area, which has experienced 187 crimes and a crime rate of 8.84 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH10 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 5LH, encompassing approximately 3614 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BH10 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 4
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 2

DOWLANDS CLOSE, BH10 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.071200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.60100.00%
Vehicle crime52.2166.67%
Public order41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.49-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0916.67%
Vehicle crime41.940.00%
Shoplifting41.11300.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-33.33%
Shoplifting41.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.87200.00%
Shoplifting22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Western Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marchwood Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dowlands Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heather Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beverley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Minstead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fletcher Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hoxley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Merryfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Leedam Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1