RODNEY CLOSE, BH12 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 5BQ

RODNEY CLOSE, BH12 5BQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.67 per 1,000 population. This BH12 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 5BQ, encompassing approximately 2652 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH12 5BQ area, explore the BH12 5BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH12 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slepe Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Canford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kinson Road with total crimes: 3

RODNEY CLOSE, BH12 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.67-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.02150.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In June 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 offences98.2980.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.39100.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-75.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.43166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.0225.00%
Public order41.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 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 offences67.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-33.33%
Other theft21.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In January 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 offences1012.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.77500.00%
Other theft52.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.89150.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Shoplifting21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.16-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.26150.00%
Public order31.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-50.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.5616.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.64100.00%
Other theft52.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89100.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.79-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.64-14.29%
Shoplifting42.2633.33%
Public order31.5150.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 3 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH12 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slepe Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Canford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kinson Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rodney Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. South Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wallisdown Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Talbot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Langside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mossley Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Sunnymoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1