RECREATION ROAD, BH12 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2AL

RECREATION ROAD, BH12 2AL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2AL, encompassing approximately 3561 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 2AL area, explore the BH12 2AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BH12 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Alby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Playfields Drive with total crimes: 3

RECREATION ROAD, BH12 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.4211.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.81-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.97300.00%
Shoplifting41.1233.33%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-66.67%
Shoplifting30.84-72.73%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.95175.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.53-74.07%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-66.67%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-83.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.85145.45%
Violence and sexual offences127.58200.00%
Other theft63.37500.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Shoplifting41.12-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.21120.00%
Vehicle crime63.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-50.00%
Burglary41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.3963.64%
Violence and sexual offences85.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-28.57%
Public order31.40200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.3010.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.09133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-50.00%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.42-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.70114.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.58-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour82.25166.67%
Shoplifting72.25-36.36%
Other theft31.970.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.70266.67%
Shoplifting113.09-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour33.09-50.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.23157.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.0520.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202427
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 202415
April 202418
March 202411
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202311
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Alby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Playfields Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Chideock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Boyd Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Redlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Binnie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shillito Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Davis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Stalham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Dereham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Rayners Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1