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

Overview of Crime in BH12 2BQ

LIBRARY ROAD, BH12 2BQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2BQ, encompassing approximately 3589 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 2BQ area, explore the BH12 2BQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH12 2BQ area, visit the BH12 2BQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BH12 2BQ 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

LIBRARY ROAD, BH12 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour119.75120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.79300.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Shoplifting30.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.360.00%
Shoplifting53.34-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-66.67%
Public order20.84100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.65-14.29%
Shoplifting113.34120.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.06350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.51-67.86%
Burglary22.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.44211.11%
Violence and sexual offences147.80133.33%
Shoplifting53.90-66.67%
Other theft51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-75.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.81-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.1828.57%
Vehicle crime82.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.23-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.2660.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.46175.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.06-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.79166.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-42.86%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.24-22.22%
Shoplifting61.95-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.59180.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-66.67%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.75-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour123.34140.00%
Shoplifting53.34-44.44%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.19333.33%
Shoplifting93.62-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting148.3675.00%
Public order43.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202428
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 202313
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
February 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 20239
October 202314
September 20238

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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 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 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
June 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232

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 2BQ 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. Loch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Redlands
    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. Marline Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sunny Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Becher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shillito Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Layton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Davis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dereham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rayners Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1