FORTON CLOSE, BH10 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH10 6HX

FORTON CLOSE, BH10 6HX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population. This BH10 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH10 6HX, encompassing approximately 3097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH10 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palfrey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Headswell Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Grove with total crimes: 1

FORTON CLOSE, BH10 6HX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.97-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2060.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences83.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20100.00%
Other theft31.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.580.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.910.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Palfrey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Headswell Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Ross Mount Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thornley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Western Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Etches Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alderley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northbourne Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whitelegg Way
    Total1
    Public order1