VALE ROAD, BH1 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 3SZ

VALE ROAD, BH1 3SZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This BH1 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 3SZ, encompassing approximately 6882 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

BH1 3SZ 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

VALE ROAD, BH1 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.174.76%
Violence and sexual offences133.20-38.10%
Vehicle crime111.89120.00%
Burglary91.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-28.57%
Other theft50.73-37.50%
Public order30.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.0523.53%
Other theft83.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.16250.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-37.50%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.44-25.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6131.25%
Anti-social behaviour173.05-41.38%
Vehicle crime82.4714.29%
Other theft71.16133.33%
Public order61.02200.00%
Burglary50.87150.00%
Bicycle theft40.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2911.33222.22%
Violence and sexual offences164.21-55.56%
Shoplifting72.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.0216.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.02250.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Public order20.44-66.67%
Burglary20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.8871.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.23-47.06%
Public order61.31500.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-40.00%
Other theft40.87-20.00%
Burglary40.58-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.90-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour173.0554.55%
Vehicle crime102.4711.11%
Burglary71.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0250.00%
Other theft50.87-50.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.7568.42%
Anti-social behaviour114.65-26.67%
Other theft101.6025.00%
Vehicle crime91.4580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Public order30.44-62.50%
Drugs20.44100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.15-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour152.76-40.00%
Public order82.1833.33%
Other theft81.16300.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.802.94%
Anti-social behaviour255.0931.58%
Criminal damage and arson93.6312.50%
Vehicle crime91.3128.57%
Public order61.3150.00%
Burglary40.87-33.33%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.223.03%
Anti-social behaviour194.9411.76%
Criminal damage and arson82.7614.29%
Vehicle crime71.1640.00%
Burglary61.02-40.00%
Other theft50.87-16.67%
Public order40.73100.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.3517.86%
Anti-social behaviour174.79-19.05%
Burglary102.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.450.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.87-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
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 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.050.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Burglary60.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202421
June 202416
May 202436
April 202421
March 202432
February 202419
January 202435
December 202334
November 202333
October 202328

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

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 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202417
June 202429
May 20249
April 202417
March 202411
February 202415
January 202425
December 202319
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20247
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 3SZ 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. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frances Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Vale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1