LONG ROAD, BH10 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 5NL

LONG ROAD, BH10 5NL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This BH10 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 5NL, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BH10 5NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 4
  • Etches Close with total crimes: 3

LONG ROAD, BH10 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.041400.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.47150.00%
Vehicle crime53.64400.00%
Public order41.82300.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.64-42.86%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.84-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-33.33%
Public order41.460.00%
Shoplifting41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19150.00%
Other theft21.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.84140.00%
Other theft54.37400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences66.56-40.00%
Shoplifting42.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-61.54%
Shoplifting41.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4862.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.7425.00%
Vehicle crime41.8233.33%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.830.00%
Other theft34.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202412
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH10 5NL 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. Etches Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ericksen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marchwood Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Plassey Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highlands Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Western Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Minstead Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Merryfield Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Burcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leedam Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1