HIGHWOOD ROAD, BH14 9EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH14 9EY

HIGHWOOD ROAD, BH14 9EY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This BH14 9EY 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 9EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH14 9EY, encompassing approximately 4215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH14 9EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmerston Road with total crimes: 6
  • Becher Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 4

HIGHWOOD ROAD, BH14 9EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.256.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.80-20.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.56-37.50%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.2577.78%
Violence and sexual offences153.8066.67%
Other theft33.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.35-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences92.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.02266.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.6122.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.61100.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.1750.00%
Vehicle crime52.1425.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.3750.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3045.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-60.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.07-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour102.61100.00%
Vehicle crime52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.740.00%
Public order32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.370.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 202416
December 202311
November 202313
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
September 20232

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202416
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

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

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Palmerston Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Becher Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Douglas Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Carnegie Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Doyne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ponsonby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bob Hann Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Francis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Davis Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Khyber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Madeira Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warren Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Penn Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Spur Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Parkstone Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1