BERESFORD CLOSE, BH12 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2HF

BERESFORD CLOSE, BH12 2HF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2HF, encompassing approximately 4906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH12 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Chideock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Recreation Road with total crimes: 2

BERESFORD CLOSE, BH12 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences115.9157.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.24150.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6716.67%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Public order20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2820.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Bicycle theft30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-50.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 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 offences75.3040.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.22-54.55%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.8722.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8333.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences123.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Public order10.200.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences82.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Chideock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marline Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heatherlands Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Sunny Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Boldre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Layton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rayners Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Victoria Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Browning Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ebor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1