WESTERN CLOSE, BH10 6HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 6HR

WESTERN CLOSE, BH10 6HR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This BH10 6HR 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 6HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 6HR, encompassing approximately 3580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH10 6HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kinson Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Etches Close with total crimes: 3

WESTERN CLOSE, BH10 6HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.87-50.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.7550.00%
Vehicle crime23.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.63-38.46%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 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 offences135.038.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.63-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.87140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84200.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3525.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In February 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 offences43.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

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%
Burglary21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime62.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In October 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 offences126.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.35-50.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
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 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.910.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 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 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 202413
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kinson Grove
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Etches Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 4. Elgar Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hoxley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pearl Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Vernalls Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Timothy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leedam Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Northbourne Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1