BH12 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 4NJ

BH12 4NJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 population. This BH12 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 4NJ, encompassing approximately 1331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH12 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Herbert Place with total crimes: 5
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 4

BH12 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.00200.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order21.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-44.44%
Other theft43.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.000.00%
Bicycle theft12.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.52125.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.76-33.33%
Public order23.000.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.00300.00%
Shoplifting23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Other crime11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.02-11.11%
Public order36.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.250.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.27-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson46.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.00-60.00%
Other theft13.000.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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 behaviour1122.5383.33%
Violence and sexual offences108.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson37.51200.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Shoplifting12.250.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.52250.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.5150.00%
Bicycle theft24.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.01-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-60.00%
Burglary23.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Other theft11.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.51-58.33%
Other theft23.750.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.021100.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.01-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.280.00%
Other theft88.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20238

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 202414
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Herbert Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 3. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hobbs Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yarrow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Manor Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thrush Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1