ROSSMORE ROAD, BH12 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 2HQ

ROSSMORE ROAD, BH12 2HQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This BH12 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 2HQ, encompassing approximately 4526 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 2HQ area, explore the BH12 2HQ 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 (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BH12 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Herbert Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Playfields Drive with total crimes: 3

ROSSMORE ROAD, BH12 2HQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5118.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.55150.00%
Vehicle crime51.10400.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft20.44-60.00%

In August 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 offences117.5110.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4314.29%
Other theft51.77400.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.17-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.55400.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 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 offences115.9622.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.43-11.11%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Burglary20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.9950.00%
Vehicle crime71.99250.00%
Burglary41.5533.33%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.86-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3350.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.29137.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.99-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.76120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4350.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.65-44.44%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99150.00%
Burglary41.10100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences95.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.99100.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

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 offences73.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 202419
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melbury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Herbert Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Playfields Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Chideock Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Central Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Boyd Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Recreation Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marline Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wyvern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Boldre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sancreed Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rayners Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ebor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pembroke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1