LAYTON ROAD, BH12 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2BJ

LAYTON ROAD, BH12 2BJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3666 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH12 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

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

LAYTON ROAD, BH12 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.008.33%
Vehicle crime93.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4550.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Public order20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.559.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.27-25.00%
Shoplifting31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-83.33%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.00-69.23%
Vehicle crime72.18600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.91200.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.82225.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.0983.33%
Other theft33.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.91-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.18-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-25.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 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 offences119.0083.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.0042.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Public order41.09300.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0975.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

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 offences77.36-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.36-20.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.09200.00%
Drugs22.450.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3650.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In September 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 behaviour64.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20245
September 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231
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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Playfields Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Khyber Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shelley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Chideock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Loch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Binnie Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marline Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Heatherlands Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Carlton Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Sunny Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1