CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 4AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4AD

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 4AD, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.18 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4AD 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 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4AD, encompassing approximately 4899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH1 4AD area, explore the BH1 4AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH1 4AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Road with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Undercliff Road with total crimes: 5

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, BH1 4AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.18-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour275.7112.50%
Vehicle crime105.51100.00%
Other theft82.04-11.11%
Public order61.63100.00%
Burglary51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.8250.00%
Shoplifting10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.8625.71%
Anti-social behaviour248.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.90100.00%
Other theft92.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Burglary51.0225.00%
Drugs41.02300.00%
Shoplifting40.82100.00%
Public order30.82-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.0234.62%
Anti-social behaviour287.14-15.15%
Public order115.7157.14%
Other theft92.2450.00%
Vehicle crime51.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.02-50.00%
Burglary41.0233.33%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.41-80.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3321.2294.12%
Violence and sexual offences266.73-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson105.31100.00%
Shoplifting102.04900.00%
Public order72.04-12.50%
Other theft61.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.22-50.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Drugs30.61200.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5421.8474.19%
Anti-social behaviour1711.026.25%
Public order83.4714.29%
Vehicle crime81.6333.33%
Other theft71.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.4325.00%
Burglary31.02-57.14%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.183.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.33-30.43%
Other theft83.27-20.00%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Public order71.43-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-33.33%
Shoplifting40.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour236.1243.75%
Vehicle crime144.69180.00%
Public order122.8620.00%
Other theft102.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04-25.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Shoplifting40.82300.00%
Drugs20.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.76-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour165.51-51.52%
Public order103.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.04166.67%
Other theft81.63100.00%
Vehicle crime51.6325.00%
Bicycle theft51.020.00%
Drugs41.020.00%
Burglary10.82-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.67-13.56%
Anti-social behaviour3310.41106.25%
Public order86.73300.00%
Burglary51.63-44.44%
Drugs41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.82-66.67%
Other theft40.82-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-72.73%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5926.1237.21%
Anti-social behaviour1612.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime123.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.45450.00%
Burglary92.2480.00%
Other theft91.84-35.71%
Drugs51.84400.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.0219.44%
Anti-social behaviour208.78-41.18%
Other theft144.08180.00%
Public order52.8666.67%
Burglary51.02-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Shoplifting30.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-77.78%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.65-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour347.3536.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.9480.00%
Burglary71.8440.00%
Shoplifting61.4350.00%
Other theft51.22-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.02-42.86%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.390.00%
Vehicle crime75.100.00%
Other theft61.430.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.220.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Shoplifting41.020.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 202428
June 202433
May 202417
April 202416
March 202423
February 202416
January 202433
December 202316
November 202320
October 202334
September 202325

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202444
July 202435
June 202426
May 202454
April 202431
March 202430
February 202427
January 202451
December 202359
November 202343
October 202336
September 202346

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spencer Road
    Total14
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Undercliff Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    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. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Michelgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 11. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1