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

Overview of Crime in BH1 4HB

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4HB 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 4HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4HB, encompassing approximately 8093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

BH1 4HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 8
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.0213.64%
Violence and sexual offences233.09-30.30%
Public order82.84166.67%
Burglary60.9950.00%
Other theft50.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-80.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour224.08-8.33%
Other theft62.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Public order30.49-62.50%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.5035.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.34-36.84%
Public order82.97166.67%
Other theft70.9940.00%
Vehicle crime70.8640.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-33.33%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.24245.45%
Violence and sexual offences204.70-44.44%
Shoplifting72.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.860.00%
Vehicle crime50.7425.00%
Other theft50.62-16.67%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.9080.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.45-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3650.00%
Other theft60.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Public order40.49-33.33%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.65-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour122.47-36.84%
Other theft71.48-36.36%
Public order60.8620.00%
Burglary40.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-42.86%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Other crime30.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.1222.22%
Anti-social behaviour194.0858.33%
Other theft112.3557.14%
Criminal damage and arson71.3675.00%
Vehicle crime70.8616.67%
Public order50.86-16.67%
Drugs30.620.00%
Burglary30.37200.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.53-44.90%
Anti-social behaviour123.34-42.86%
Other theft71.4840.00%
Vehicle crime60.8650.00%
Public order60.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.85-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour216.0540.00%
Public order82.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-33.33%
Other theft50.74-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Burglary40.49-42.86%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5712.7390.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.04-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson91.8528.57%
Burglary71.1140.00%
Other theft60.86-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Public order20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3010.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour233.71-4.17%
Other theft102.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-22.22%
Burglary50.860.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.970.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202433
July 202427
June 202420
May 202436
April 202420
March 202433
February 202427
January 202449
December 202357
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202424
June 202438
May 202411
April 202412
March 202419
February 202412
January 202421
December 202315
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20232

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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Knole Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1