PLAYFIELDS DRIVE, BH12 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2EQ

PLAYFIELDS DRIVE, BH12 2EQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.25 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH12 postcode area, which has experienced 300 crimes and a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH12 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2EQ, encompassing approximately 3810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH12 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Mills with total crimes: 2
  • Chideock Close with total crimes: 2

PLAYFIELDS DRIVE, BH12 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.10600.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.77133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-93.75%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.2080.00%
Burglary42.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-57.14%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.1360.00%
Vehicle crime72.10250.00%
Burglary51.8466.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.31-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences64.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.57-16.67%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.3650.00%
Burglary21.57-60.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.040.00%
Burglary52.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.05200.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-40.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 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 offences63.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.57150.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4150.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.62-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.0550.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Boyd Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Mills
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chideock Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Connaught Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Playfields Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Boldre Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Robsall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Newlyn Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sancreed Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bountys Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Binnie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1