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

Overview of Crime in BH12 2EB

RECREATION ROAD, BH12 2EB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.49 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH12 postcode area, which has experienced 328 crimes and a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH12 2EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2EB, encompassing approximately 4541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH12 2EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnegie Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gwynne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Heatherlands Rise with total crimes: 3

RECREATION ROAD, BH12 2EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.20250.00%
Vehicle crime61.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-72.22%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.27260.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.9633.33%
Vehicle crime21.76-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.52-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.62-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.64200.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.08166.67%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-57.14%
Public order30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.39900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.20125.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
August 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 20238
October 20233
September 20237
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 202310
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233
August 20232
July 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Carnegie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gwynne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Heatherlands Rise
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Robsall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Francis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Davis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Khyber Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chideock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Library Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Playfields Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Recreation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Victoria Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Beresford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bridgewater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fortescue Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1