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

Overview of Crime in BH1 2LS

ST PETERS ROAD, BH1 2LS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.01 per 1,000 population. This BH1 2LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH1 postcode area, which has experienced 517 crimes and a crime rate of 20.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH1 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 2LS, encompassing approximately 5419 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-5.95% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-32.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)

BH1 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 39
  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31

ST PETERS ROAD, BH1 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7950.01-5.95%
Violence and sexual offences7214.58-32.71%
Other theft2013.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson173.69-10.53%
Drugs173.140.00%
Vehicle crime163.140.00%
Shoplifting152.95-6.25%
Public order112.77-15.38%
Burglary82.03-52.94%
Robbery61.4820.00%
Theft from the person41.11100.00%
Possession of weapons30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10755.3669.84%
Anti-social behaviour8419.74-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson1915.505.56%
Burglary173.5154.55%
Shoplifting163.14100.00%
Vehicle crime162.9577.78%
Public order132.95116.67%
Other theft122.40-42.86%
Possession of weapons62.21200.00%
Robbery51.1166.67%
Bicycle theft30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10047.7919.05%
Violence and sexual offences6318.45-25.88%
Other theft2111.6390.91%
Criminal damage and arson183.8820.00%
Burglary113.3283.33%
Vehicle crime92.03-55.00%
Drugs91.660.00%
Shoplifting81.66-46.67%
Public order61.48-60.00%
Theft from the person51.11400.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8547.2414.86%
Anti-social behaviour8415.6837.70%
Vehicle crime2015.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.6966.67%
Public order152.7766.67%
Shoplifting152.7766.67%
Other theft112.77-31.25%
Burglary62.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Theft from the person10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7440.04-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour6113.65-3.17%
Other theft1611.2623.08%
Drugs112.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.03-10.00%
Burglary91.66-18.18%
Shoplifting91.6650.00%
Public order91.66-55.00%
Other crime51.6666.67%
Vehicle crime40.92-55.56%
Theft from the person40.74100.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Possession of weapons30.55-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7642.6324.59%
Anti-social behaviour6314.02-32.98%
Public order2011.63150.00%
Other theft133.69-18.75%
Burglary112.4037.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.85-43.75%
Drugs91.660.00%
Shoplifting61.66-53.85%
Possession of weapons41.11300.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9444.849.30%
Violence and sexual offences6117.35-26.51%
Other theft1611.2645.45%
Vehicle crime162.95-11.11%
Shoplifting132.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.40-57.14%
Drugs92.21-10.00%
Burglary81.66-11.11%
Public order81.48-38.46%
Other crime21.480.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8651.8530.30%
Violence and sexual offences8315.872.47%
Criminal damage and arson2815.32133.33%
Vehicle crime185.17-18.18%
Public order133.32-18.75%
Other theft112.40-15.38%
Shoplifting112.03-15.38%
Drugs102.03150.00%
Burglary91.8512.50%
Robbery51.6666.67%
Bicycle theft30.92-25.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8145.5815.71%
Anti-social behaviour6614.95-9.59%
Vehicle crime2212.1883.33%
Public order164.0633.33%
Other theft132.95-27.78%
Shoplifting132.4062.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.400.00%
Burglary82.21-42.86%
Theft from the person41.48-50.00%
Drugs40.74-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.74300.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7344.2948.98%
Violence and sexual offences7013.47-4.11%
Other theft1812.9212.50%
Burglary143.32180.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.580.00%
Public order122.21140.00%
Vehicle crime122.21100.00%
Theft from the person82.21166.67%
Shoplifting81.480.00%
Drugs51.4866.67%
Robbery30.92200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7335.0610.61%
Anti-social behaviour4913.47-27.94%
Other theft169.04-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson122.95-7.69%
Shoplifting82.210.00%
Vehicle crime61.4820.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.9233.33%
Theft from the person30.74-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.55-50.00%
Drugs30.55-70.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6839.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6612.550.00%
Other theft1812.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.320.00%
Drugs102.400.00%
Shoplifting81.850.00%
Bicycle theft61.480.00%
Burglary51.110.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Theft from the person40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Robbery20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 907 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202484
July 2024100
June 202484
May 202461
April 202463
March 202494
February 202486
January 202466
December 202373
November 202349
October 202368

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202421
June 202411
May 202416
April 202413
March 202416
February 202411
January 202413
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 911 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 2024107
July 202463
June 202485
May 202474
April 202476
March 202461
February 202483
January 202481
December 202370
November 202373
October 202366

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 202428
January 202412
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20248
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202413
February 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20249
June 202420
May 20244
April 20249
March 202416
February 202418
January 202422
December 202312
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246
June 202415
May 20249
April 202420
March 20248
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson8
    Vehicle crime7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Lansdowne Crescent
    Total37
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs3
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total31
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Drugs2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 7. Post Office Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wootton Mount
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meyrick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gervis Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Lansdowne Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Verulam Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Richmond Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Old Christchurch Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Christchurch Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Stafford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Russell Cotes Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Westover Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hinton Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Albert Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Fir Vale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wootton Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Bath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Parsonage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Hinton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Richmond Hill Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lorne Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1