VALE ROAD, BH14 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH14 9BL

VALE ROAD, BH14 9BL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This BH14 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH14 9BL, encompassing approximately 3082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH14 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

VALE ROAD, BH14 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.44-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.92-41.67%
Shoplifting32.27-50.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour125.19-14.29%
Shoplifting63.89-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-66.67%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.49-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences144.540.00%
Shoplifting114.5483.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.5750.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2217.52214.29%
Violence and sexual offences147.1455.56%
Shoplifting64.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.95-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences94.87-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-57.14%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.74300.00%
Shoplifting165.1977.78%
Anti-social behaviour145.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.54250.00%
Other theft42.27100.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.33140.00%
Shoplifting93.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.36-28.57%
Shoplifting93.24-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.9225.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.19-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-69.23%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.907.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.87160.00%
Shoplifting84.22-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.60300.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.33133.33%
Shoplifting94.54-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.9266.67%
Public order41.62-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.980.00%
Public order75.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 20249
April 202416
March 20244
February 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247
April 202414
March 202412
February 20245
January 20244
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 202415
April 202416
March 20249
February 20249
January 202416
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH14 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Douglas Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Loch Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Redlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Langley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Becher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shillito Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Davis Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmerston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hardy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1