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

Overview of Crime in BH1 4HA

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4HA 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 4HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4HA, encompassing approximately 6555 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

BH1 4HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.12-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour274.58-6.90%
Public order84.12166.67%
Burglary51.220.00%
Other theft50.76-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.76-50.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.2422.22%
Anti-social behaviour296.713.57%
Other theft84.42-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.2260.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-14.29%
Burglary50.9266.67%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Public order30.46-75.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.7856.52%
Anti-social behaviour285.49-28.21%
Public order124.27100.00%
Other theft111.83120.00%
Vehicle crime71.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-54.55%
Burglary30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.31-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.47143.75%
Violence and sexual offences235.95-55.77%
Criminal damage and arson113.51120.00%
Shoplifting91.68350.00%
Public order61.370.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-16.67%
Other theft50.76-37.50%
Burglary30.760.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.93-5.88%
Other theft82.44-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.2250.00%
Public order60.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Burglary30.76-40.00%
Drugs30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.46-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.95-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour173.97-34.62%
Other theft102.590.00%
Public order101.530.00%
Shoplifting81.5360.00%
Burglary51.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.76-60.00%
Drugs40.6133.33%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.86-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour264.4285.71%
Other theft103.9711.11%
Vehicle crime101.53150.00%
Public order101.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.53-30.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Burglary40.7633.33%
Drugs30.61-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.73-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour144.58-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.14150.00%
Other theft91.5350.00%
Public order61.37-25.00%
Shoplifting50.92150.00%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Bicycle theft40.61100.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.303.77%
Anti-social behaviour308.3976.47%
Public order84.58700.00%
Other theft61.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.61-33.33%
Burglary40.61-60.00%
Drugs30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.0029.27%
Anti-social behaviour178.08-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson112.5957.14%
Burglary101.6866.67%
Other theft91.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.3750.00%
Drugs40.92100.00%
Bicycle theft30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.25-22.58%
Other theft153.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.29-30.00%
Burglary61.07-14.29%
Shoplifting50.92-64.29%
Vehicle crime40.76-20.00%
Public order30.61-40.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.250.00%
Shoplifting144.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.140.00%
Other theft101.530.00%
Burglary71.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202428
June 202439
May 202416
April 202417
March 202426
February 202414
January 202430
December 202317
November 202324
October 202331

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202444
July 202436
June 202423
May 202452
April 202426
March 202429
February 202430
January 202455
December 202353
November 202341
October 202341

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 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
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Knole Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1