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

Overview of Crime in BH10 6HQ

WESTERN AVENUE, BH10 6HQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This BH10 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 6HQ, encompassing approximately 3666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH10 6HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marchwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • East Howe Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Palfrey Road with total crimes: 2

WESTERN AVENUE, BH10 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.36-55.56%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.5580.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

In June 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 offences52.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Other theft20.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.36350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.73300.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.00-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.55-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.000.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marchwood Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Howe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Palfrey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Etches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alderley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1