BH1 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 3BS

BH1 3BS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.98 per 1,000 population. This BH1 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 3BS, encompassing approximately 5698 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH1 3BS area, explore the BH1 3BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (36.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-30.65% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

BH1 3BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 37
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21

BH1 3BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6335.9836.96%
Violence and sexual offences4311.06-30.65%
Vehicle crime217.5531.25%
Other theft213.6961.54%
Public order113.69-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.93-50.00%
Drugs91.75350.00%
Shoplifting71.58-61.11%
Robbery51.2366.67%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Burglary40.70-69.23%
Theft from the person30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6237.38-21.52%
Anti-social behaviour4610.88-31.34%
Criminal damage and arson208.0766.67%
Shoplifting183.5120.00%
Vehicle crime163.16100.00%
Public order142.8175.00%
Other theft132.468.33%
Burglary132.28116.67%
Bicycle theft42.280.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Drugs20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7938.2612.86%
Anti-social behaviour6713.8631.37%
Shoplifting1511.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.63-33.33%
Other theft122.110.00%
Vehicle crime82.11-50.00%
Public order81.40-42.86%
Burglary61.40200.00%
Drugs51.0566.67%
Bicycle theft40.880.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7035.274.48%
Anti-social behaviour5112.284.08%
Criminal damage and arson188.95100.00%
Vehicle crime163.16433.33%
Public order142.81-6.67%
Other theft122.46-7.69%
Shoplifting122.11200.00%
Drugs32.11-62.50%
Other crime20.53-50.00%
Burglary20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6732.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4911.7648.48%
Public order158.600.00%
Other theft132.63-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson92.28-47.06%
Drugs81.5833.33%
Burglary61.40-25.00%
Shoplifting41.05-76.47%
Other crime40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-76.92%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6735.806.35%
Anti-social behaviour3311.76-36.54%
Criminal damage and arson175.79183.33%
Shoplifting172.98-10.53%
Other theft162.98-15.79%
Public order152.81150.00%
Vehicle crime132.638.33%
Burglary82.28166.67%
Drugs61.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.05-57.14%
Theft from the person30.5350.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6334.7510.53%
Anti-social behaviour5211.06-10.34%
Other theft199.1372.73%
Shoplifting193.33-5.00%
Vehicle crime123.3320.00%
Bicycle theft72.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-66.67%
Drugs61.05-50.00%
Public order61.05-50.00%
Burglary31.05-40.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5837.03-6.45%
Violence and sexual offences5710.18-16.18%
Shoplifting2010.0081.82%
Criminal damage and arson183.5138.46%
Drugs123.16300.00%
Public order122.11-36.84%
Other theft112.1137.50%
Vehicle crime101.93-47.37%
Burglary51.75-44.44%
Robbery50.88400.00%
Bicycle theft20.88-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6839.1430.77%
Anti-social behaviour6211.935.08%
Public order1910.8818.75%
Vehicle crime193.33111.11%
Criminal damage and arson133.3318.18%
Shoplifting112.280.00%
Burglary91.9328.57%
Bicycle theft91.58125.00%
Other theft81.58-20.00%
Drugs31.4050.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5933.1725.53%
Violence and sexual offences5210.35-7.14%
Public order169.1345.45%
Criminal damage and arson112.8157.14%
Shoplifting111.93-31.25%
Other theft101.93-41.18%
Vehicle crime91.75200.00%
Burglary71.58-12.50%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Bicycle theft40.70-50.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5632.4719.15%
Anti-social behaviour479.83-20.34%
Other theft178.25-5.56%
Shoplifting162.9845.45%
Public order112.8157.14%
Bicycle theft81.93-33.33%
Burglary81.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.40-30.00%
Possession of weapons41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-66.67%
Drugs30.53-66.67%
Robbery30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5935.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences4710.350.00%
Other theft188.250.00%
Burglary123.160.00%
Bicycle theft122.110.00%
Shoplifting112.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.930.00%
Drugs91.750.00%
Vehicle crime91.580.00%
Public order71.580.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 646 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202446
July 202467
June 202451
May 202449
April 202433
March 202452
February 202458
January 202462
December 202359
November 202347
October 202359

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20248
June 202416
May 20243
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202419
December 20239
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 202419
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 731 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202462
July 202479
June 202470
May 202467
April 202467
March 202463
February 202457
January 202468
December 202352
November 202356
October 202347

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 20248
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415
March 20246
February 202412
January 202419
December 202316
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 202415
June 202412
May 20244
April 202417
March 202419
February 202420
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249
April 202417
March 20246
February 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 3BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Police Station
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total21
    Vehicle crime5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Wootton Mount
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Swithun'S Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Meyrick Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lansdowne Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Grove Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. York Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oxford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St Paul'S Place
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stafford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Swithun'S Road South
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
  • 18. Lansdowne Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cotlands Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Weston Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Pauls Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lorne Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cumnor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Frances Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Kilmarnock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1