LIBRARY ROAD, BH12 2BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2BE

LIBRARY ROAD, BH12 2BE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2BE 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 2BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2BE, encompassing approximately 3105 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BH12 2BE 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
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 3

LIBRARY ROAD, BH12 2BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.5627.27%
Vehicle crime74.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.05-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.54-37.50%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime82.58700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.58150.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences137.7385.71%
Other theft34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour88.70-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences72.58-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.6337.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Public order41.29300.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-14.29%
Other theft31.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.37-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-40.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.70-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.86233.33%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83-16.67%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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 2BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Khyber Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shelley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Loch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Binnie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marline Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Heatherlands Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Carlton Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Sunny Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Becher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Shillito Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Layton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Davis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Rayners Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1