WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4EZ

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4EZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4EZ, encompassing approximately 6043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH1 4EZ 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

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.04-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.63-21.62%
Shoplifting94.80200.00%
Public order81.49166.67%
Burglary51.32-16.67%
Other theft50.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-62.50%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5021.3519.05%
Anti-social behaviour378.2727.59%
Other theft106.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.6514.29%
Vehicle crime61.3220.00%
Burglary60.9950.00%
Shoplifting30.99-72.73%
Public order30.50-75.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Bicycle theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.1844.83%
Anti-social behaviour296.95-23.68%
Other theft124.80100.00%
Public order121.9950.00%
Shoplifting111.99-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.82-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-16.67%
Burglary40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.86137.50%
Violence and sexual offences296.29-47.27%
Shoplifting144.80-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.32100.00%
Public order81.6514.29%
Vehicle crime61.32-14.29%
Other theft60.99-33.33%
Burglary30.990.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5520.5296.43%
Anti-social behaviour169.10-23.81%
Shoplifting152.65-25.00%
Other theft92.48-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.49133.33%
Public order71.16-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Burglary30.83-57.14%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.19-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour214.63-40.00%
Shoplifting203.4842.86%
Other theft113.3122.22%
Public order111.82-8.33%
Burglary71.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-37.50%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-72.73%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.6884.21%
Violence and sexual offences305.790.00%
Shoplifting144.96-6.67%
Public order122.32100.00%
Vehicle crime111.99120.00%
Other theft91.82-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-20.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Drugs30.50-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.87-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour194.96-42.42%
Shoplifting153.1487.50%
Other theft102.4842.86%
Criminal damage and arson101.65100.00%
Public order61.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.9966.67%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft40.66100.00%
Burglary30.66-40.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.01-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour339.4365.00%
Public order85.46166.67%
Shoplifting81.32100.00%
Other theft71.32-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-54.55%
Burglary50.83-54.55%
Drugs30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-57.14%
Other crime20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5923.0047.50%
Anti-social behaviour209.76-13.04%
Other theft133.31-7.14%
Burglary112.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.82450.00%
Vehicle crime71.8275.00%
Drugs41.16100.00%
Shoplifting40.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.04-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour236.62-34.29%
Other theft143.8175.00%
Shoplifting82.32-42.86%
Burglary61.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.99-20.00%
Public order40.66-33.33%
Drugs20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-77.78%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.780.00%
Shoplifting145.790.00%
Burglary92.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.490.00%
Other theft81.490.00%
Public order61.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202437
July 202429
June 202438
May 202416
April 202421
March 202435
February 202419
January 202433
December 202320
November 202323
October 202335

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202450
July 202442
June 202429
May 202455
April 202428
March 202430
February 202430
January 202457
December 202359
November 202340
October 202341

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 202420
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4EZ 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. 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. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 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. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1