WESTERN AVENUE, BH10 6HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 6HN

WESTERN AVENUE, BH10 6HN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This BH10 6HN 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 6HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 6HN, encompassing approximately 3576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH10 6HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Road with total crimes: 3
  • Aldridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ferncroft Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN AVENUE, BH10 6HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87100.00%
Other theft33.3550.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%

In August 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 offences66.15-25.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.3533.33%
Public order22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.08-40.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In May 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 offences103.91-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.59550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9120.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.40-60.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.470.00%
Vehicle crime52.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.47-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 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 offences95.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 202413
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH10 6HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aldridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ferncroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. East Howe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Palfrey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thornley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Western Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leybourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferncroft Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Long Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Etches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alderley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Northbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1