WIDGET CLOSE, BH11 8TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH11 8TE

WIDGET CLOSE, BH11 8TE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.28 per 1,000 population. This BH11 8TE 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 8TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH11 8TE, encompassing approximately 1839 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH11 8TE 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

WIDGET CLOSE, BH11 8TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.28220.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.5250.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Public order21.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.4681.82%
Public order610.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26-50.00%
Other theft42.72-20.00%
Shoplifting32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.65-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.9842.86%
Other theft55.44400.00%
Vehicle crime42.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17100.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Burglary11.09-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.520.00%
Burglary43.80100.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-77.78%
Shoplifting11.09-66.67%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.74-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson94.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.8975.00%
Public order43.80100.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.85-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour48.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-40.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.00157.14%
Anti-social behaviour149.78180.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.61-28.57%
Other theft32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Other crime11.09-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson715.22600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.80-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour53.80150.00%
Other crime42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.39325.00%
Other theft59.24400.00%
Vehicle crime42.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-66.67%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-50.00%
Other theft11.63-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.85-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2620.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.0277.78%
Anti-social behaviour58.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72400.00%
Vehicle crime22.72100.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences98.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.890.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202416
March 202418
February 20247
January 202417
December 20234
November 20239
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 202414
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8TE 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. Cherford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Moorside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Verney Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Priestley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Heaton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pavan Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ibbett Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Moorside Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Acres Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingsbere Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1