BH1 3SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 3SX

BH1 3SX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This BH1 3SX 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 3SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 3SX, encompassing approximately 6699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

BH1 3SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Road with total crimes: 14
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 8
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 8

BH1 3SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.4521.05%
Violence and sexual offences123.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime111.79175.00%
Burglary91.64350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Other theft50.75-37.50%
Public order30.7550.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.00-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences182.845.88%
Other theft82.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime40.75-50.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-25.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Public order20.30-60.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.15-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences173.1321.43%
Vehicle crime82.5414.29%
Public order51.19150.00%
Burglary40.75300.00%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Drugs20.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.85237.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.03-54.84%
Vehicle crime72.0940.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Other theft40.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60100.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.8147.62%
Anti-social behaviour84.63-38.46%
Other theft51.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-50.00%
Public order40.75300.00%
Burglary30.60-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.45-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour133.1318.18%
Vehicle crime101.9411.11%
Burglary71.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0420.00%
Other theft50.90-37.50%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.8544.44%
Anti-social behaviour113.88-26.67%
Vehicle crime91.64125.00%
Other theft81.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Public order20.30-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour152.6915.38%
Public order82.2414.29%
Other theft81.19300.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.7910.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.93-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson111.9437.50%
Vehicle crime71.640.00%
Public order71.0475.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.485.56%
Criminal damage and arson82.8414.29%
Vehicle crime71.19133.33%
Burglary51.04-37.50%
Public order40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft30.6050.00%
Other theft30.45-40.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.48-10.00%
Burglary82.6914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.190.00%
Other theft51.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Other theft71.040.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202414
May 202431
April 202421
March 202426
February 202418
January 202433
December 202330
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202421
June 202427
May 20248
April 202413
March 202411
February 202415
January 202413
December 202319
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spencer Road
    Total14
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spring Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Derby Road
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knyveton Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Knole Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Stanley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Elwyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Northcote Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Frances Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Vale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1