VICTORIA ROAD, BH12 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 3AF

VICTORIA ROAD, BH12 3AF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This BH12 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 3AF, encompassing approximately 4885 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 3AF area, explore the BH12 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH12 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heatherlands Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Livingstone Road with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, BH12 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-14.29%
Shoplifting61.230.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.64-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences61.43-33.33%
Public order31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.1983.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-57.14%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.61-72.73%
Other theft20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.73-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour82.25166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.536.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.357.14%
Public order53.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61200.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87200.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.090.00%
Public order41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.09-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20244

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 202411
February 202416
January 202415
December 202314
November 20238
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH12 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Heatherlands Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Livingstone Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buckland Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Wesley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chubbs Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Browning Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. New Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Creech Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Cottage Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cheltenham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Crest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Churchill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Norrish Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Dunford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Ebor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1