ALTON ROAD, BH14 8TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH14 8TF

ALTON ROAD, BH14 8TF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This BH14 8TF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH14 postcode area, which has experienced 153 crimes and a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH14 8TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH14 8TF, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BH14 8TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ardmore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wessex Road with total crimes: 3

ALTON ROAD, BH14 8TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.28125.00%
Public order62.43100.00%
Burglary31.62-40.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.0175.00%
Burglary51.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08300.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-20.00%
Shoplifting41.08-60.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.28900.00%
Shoplifting52.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.96-25.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences126.74140.00%
Vehicle crime43.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2325.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08200.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.770.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 202412
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ardmore Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wessex Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkstone (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Doulton Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Overbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sandecotes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highmoor Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parkside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Salterns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Approach Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Corfe View Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1