HERBERT AVENUE, BH12 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 4HU

HERBERT AVENUE, BH12 4HU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This BH12 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 4HU, encompassing approximately 4658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 4HU area, explore the BH12 4HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH12 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herbert Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Turbary Close with total crimes: 4
  • Melbury Avenue with total crimes: 4

HERBERT AVENUE, BH12 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.58-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson41.93100.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 behaviour116.0110.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.3628.57%
Other theft21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-60.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.0125.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.15-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.5025.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.15-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences81.72-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.4490.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3625.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.65450.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.36-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.2983.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2925.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.86100.00%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.37162.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7214.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Public order20.43100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 202411
January 20242
December 20232
October 20238
September 20232
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 202419
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 202318
October 202321
September 20238
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH12 4HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Herbert Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Turbary Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Melbury Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Grange Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wyvern Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arne Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Solly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mills
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robsall Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hilda Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Wharf Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chideock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Fortescue Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Stanfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Almond Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Rossmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1