DOUGLAS GARDENS, BH12 2AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2AG

DOUGLAS GARDENS, BH12 2AG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH12 postcode area, which has experienced 268 crimes and a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH12 2AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2AG, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BH12 2AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Khyber Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

DOUGLAS GARDENS, BH12 2AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.38-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour74.01-30.00%
Shoplifting43.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.78100.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.8421.43%
Anti-social behaviour107.58-16.67%
Shoplifting54.46-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.24-52.00%
Shoplifting115.3583.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.90100.00%
Vehicle crime42.68300.00%
Other theft21.78-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2524.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences1411.15100.00%
Shoplifting66.24-62.50%
Other theft42.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.28-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences77.13-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.7588.89%
Violence and sexual offences157.581400.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.6911.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.46400.00%
Public order42.23300.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.59800.00%
Shoplifting94.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime34.01-25.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-88.89%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime44.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1519.1787.50%
Violence and sexual offences126.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78-50.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour86.69100.00%
Shoplifting83.57-11.11%
Vehicle crime43.57300.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.61250.00%
Shoplifting96.24-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Public order21.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.940.00%
Public order67.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202425
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202414
June 202414
May 20247
April 202415
March 20241
February 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 202416
April 202417
March 20249
February 202410
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH12 2AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Khyber Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Loch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Redlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Binnie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunny Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Langley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Becher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Shillito Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Layton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Davis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1