HIGHMOOR ROAD, BH14 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH14 8SZ

HIGHMOOR ROAD, BH14 8SZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This BH14 8SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH14 postcode area, which has experienced 100 crimes and a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH14 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH14 8SZ, encompassing approximately 3532 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH14 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Hill Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Durlston Road with total crimes: 2

HIGHMOOR ROAD, BH14 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.680.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.680.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.11-40.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.10800.00%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.511100.00%
Vehicle crime43.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft31.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.550.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.550.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20241
February 202412
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH14 8SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Hill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Durlston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Sandecotes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. The Cuttings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jennings Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1