BARHAM CLOSE, BH1 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4BZ

BARHAM CLOSE, BH1 4BZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4BZ, encompassing approximately 4832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

BH1 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haviland Road West with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

BARHAM CLOSE, BH1 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.86-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour185.59-28.00%
Shoplifting83.72700.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Burglary20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.21-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.3820.83%
Anti-social behaviour256.004.17%
Other theft85.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.6675.00%
Burglary51.45400.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Public order40.83-42.86%
Shoplifting10.83-90.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.97-17.24%
Shoplifting104.970.00%
Public order72.0775.00%
Other theft61.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.56190.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.00-39.39%
Shoplifting104.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.0750.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Other theft40.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.9350.00%
Shoplifting156.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.10-16.67%
Other theft62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.42127.27%
Violence and sexual offences225.17-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour124.55-58.62%
Public order72.4875.00%
Other theft61.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.4545.00%
Anti-social behaviour296.00141.67%
Shoplifting116.00-21.43%
Other theft92.2880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.86100.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Drugs20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.83-45.95%
Shoplifting144.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.9033.33%
Other theft52.4866.67%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Burglary30.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.76-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour97.66-25.00%
Shoplifting71.8675.00%
Public order61.45500.00%
Burglary61.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24200.00%
Other theft31.24-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.35173.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.48-20.00%
Other theft72.48-12.50%
Burglary41.450.00%
Shoplifting40.83-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.62-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences153.10-61.54%
Other theft83.100.00%
Shoplifting71.66-36.36%
Burglary41.450.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.070.00%
Shoplifting113.520.00%
Other theft82.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415
April 202425
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202424
June 202420
May 202433
April 202422
March 202429
February 202420
January 202437
December 202341
November 202315
October 202339

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 202424
June 202429
May 202410
April 202412
March 202429
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
April 20247
March 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 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 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haviland Road West
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. King'S Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Prior Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Portman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A35
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1