ST PETERS ROAD, BH1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 2LH

ST PETERS ROAD, BH1 2LH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 287 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.55 per 1,000 population. This BH1 2LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH1 postcode area, which has experienced 593 crimes and a crime rate of 23.64 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH1 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 2LH, encompassing approximately 4819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH1 2LH area, explore the BH1 2LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (89.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH1 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 40
  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36

ST PETERS ROAD, BH1 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10459.5589.09%
Anti-social behaviour8821.58-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1518.260.00%
Burglary153.1136.36%
Shoplifting143.11133.33%
Vehicle crime142.9055.56%
Public order122.90100.00%
Other theft102.49-54.55%
Possession of weapons62.07200.00%
Robbery41.2433.33%
Bicycle theft20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person20.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9951.2525.32%
Violence and sexual offences5520.54-36.78%
Other theft2211.4183.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.5625.00%
Burglary113.1137.50%
Vehicle crime92.28-55.00%
Drugs91.870.00%
Public order61.87-57.14%
Theft from the person61.24500.00%
Shoplifting61.24-60.00%
Robbery31.240.00%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8752.2929.85%
Anti-social behaviour7918.0529.51%
Vehicle crime2016.39400.00%
Shoplifting154.15114.29%
Public order143.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.9071.43%
Other theft122.49-20.00%
Burglary82.490.00%
Possession of weapons31.660.00%
Theft from the person10.62-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6740.46-2.90%
Anti-social behaviour6113.90-4.69%
Other theft1512.667.14%
Burglary83.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-22.22%
Shoplifting71.4540.00%
Public order61.45-62.50%
Drugs61.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-60.00%
Theft from the person40.8333.33%
Other crime40.83100.00%
Possession of weapons30.83-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.6250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6946.0616.95%
Anti-social behaviour6414.32-28.09%
Public order1613.28100.00%
Other theft143.320.00%
Burglary122.9050.00%
Vehicle crime102.49-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.07-18.18%
Drugs81.8714.29%
Possession of weapons51.66400.00%
Shoplifting51.04-58.33%
Theft from the person31.0450.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8947.721.14%
Violence and sexual offences5918.47-23.38%
Vehicle crime1612.24-5.88%
Other theft143.3216.67%
Shoplifting122.90140.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.49-56.00%
Burglary82.28-20.00%
Public order81.66-33.33%
Drugs71.66-22.22%
Other crime21.450.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8855.4031.34%
Violence and sexual offences7718.26-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson2515.98108.33%
Vehicle crime175.19-10.53%
Other theft123.53-7.69%
Public order122.49-20.00%
Burglary102.4911.11%
Drugs92.07125.00%
Robbery51.8766.67%
Shoplifting51.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Theft from the person20.41-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8450.835.00%
Anti-social behaviour6717.43-9.46%
Vehicle crime1913.9090.00%
Public order153.9466.67%
Other theft133.11-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson122.7020.00%
Shoplifting102.4942.86%
Burglary92.07-40.00%
Theft from the person51.87-37.50%
Drugs41.04-20.00%
Robbery30.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8050.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour7416.6054.17%
Other theft1615.350.00%
Burglary153.32275.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime102.0766.67%
Public order92.0780.00%
Theft from the person81.87166.67%
Shoplifting71.660.00%
Drugs51.4566.67%
Robbery31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7237.977.46%
Anti-social behaviour4814.94-30.43%
Other theft169.96-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.329.09%
Shoplifting72.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.45-14.29%
Public order51.2466.67%
Burglary41.040.00%
Theft from the person30.83-25.00%
Drugs30.62-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6942.74-1.43%
Violence and sexual offences6714.32-8.22%
Other theft1713.90-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson113.5310.00%
Shoplifting82.28-11.11%
Drugs71.6675.00%
Vehicle crime71.45-46.15%
Burglary41.45300.00%
Bicycle theft40.830.00%
Theft from the person40.83-69.23%
Public order30.83-76.92%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Robbery20.62-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7350.00-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour7015.154.48%
Other theft2214.52-15.38%
Public order134.5630.00%
Theft from the person132.7062.50%
Vehicle crime132.70160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.70-52.38%
Shoplifting92.0780.00%
Robbery61.87200.00%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Drugs40.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8149.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour6716.810.00%
Other theft2613.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson215.390.00%
Public order104.360.00%
Theft from the person82.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Shoplifting51.040.00%
Bicycle theft41.040.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 963 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202488
July 202499
June 202479
May 202461
April 202464
March 202489
February 202488
January 202467
December 202374
November 202348
October 202369
September 202370
August 202367

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 202416
March 20248
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233
September 202313
August 202310

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20246
June 202415
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239
August 20235

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20249
June 202420
May 20244
April 202410
March 202416
February 202417
January 202419
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 202313
August 20235

A total of 975 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024104
July 202455
June 202487
May 202467
April 202469
March 202459
February 202477
January 202484
December 202380
November 202372
October 202367
September 202373
August 202381

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202422
June 202412
May 202415
April 202414
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317
September 202322
August 202326

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202415
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 202425
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310
August 202321

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 202313
August 20238

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 2LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total40
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Lansdowne Crescent
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total36
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Post Office Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Verulam Place
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Exeter Park Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lansdowne Lane
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Russell Cotes Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Meyrick Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wootton Mount
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wootton Gardens
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Gervis Place
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Christchurch Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Westover Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yelverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Richmond Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fir Vale Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Upper Hinton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Trinity Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Madeira Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Parsonage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hinton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Richmond Hill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1