BH12 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH12 5BZ

BH12 5BZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This BH12 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH12 5BZ, encompassing approximately 1161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH12 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Plemont Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lyon Road with total crimes: 2

BH12 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.20-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences33.4450.00%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.50-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences27.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1329.2844.44%
Violence and sexual offences811.2033.33%
Public order46.890.00%
Burglary33.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour922.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.170.00%
Burglary44.31300.00%
Other theft23.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.7820.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.170.00%
Public order34.31-25.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.09-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.31-37.50%
Public order44.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Other theft12.58-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences818.95-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour66.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.170.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Other crime11.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.6762.50%
Anti-social behaviour511.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.3150.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.890.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4740.00%
Vehicle crime16.030.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Vehicle crime13.440.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences615.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1733.33%
Other theft23.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences49.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Downey Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Plemont Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Lyon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Raleigh Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Benbow Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ivamy Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Evans Close
    Total1
    Burglary1