EDWARD ROAD, BH11 8SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH11 8SX

EDWARD ROAD, BH11 8SX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.07 per 1,000 population. This BH11 8SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH11 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH11 8SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH11 8SX, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

BH11 8SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Lydford Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Cunningham Crescent with total crimes: 5

EDWARD ROAD, BH11 8SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.07157.14%
Violence and sexual offences127.90-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson65.27500.00%
Public order42.63-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.95109.09%
Anti-social behaviour710.10-41.67%
Public order53.07150.00%
Other theft42.19-20.00%
Shoplifting31.76200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.2722.22%
Other theft54.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.95-25.00%
Burglary32.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-84.62%
Public order10.88-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.58225.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7114.29%
Public order43.51100.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Shoplifting31.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.125.26%
Anti-social behaviour78.78-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson43.07-20.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.83137.50%
Anti-social behaviour178.34183.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.46-37.50%
Other theft32.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other crime20.88-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.51100.00%
Other crime42.63300.00%
Other theft31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.36185.71%
Other theft48.780.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-62.50%
Public order21.32100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.61-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.5116.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.0720.00%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 202411
June 20249
May 202415
April 202420
March 202419
February 20248
January 202420
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 202417
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH11 8SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Columbia Gardens
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lydford Gardens
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 3. Cunningham Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caroline Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tedder Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 6. Cherford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Montgomery Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Moorside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Verney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Heaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pavan Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Ibbett Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Moorside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gort Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Acres Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Kingsbere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1