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

Overview of Crime in BH1 4HE

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4HE, encompassing approximately 7398 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BH1 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Moorland Road with total crimes: 4

WALPOLE ROAD, BH1 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.79-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour192.70-5.00%
Public order72.5775.00%
Other theft40.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-66.67%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8120.00%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Other theft50.68-37.50%
Public order40.68-42.86%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

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 offences3613.7944.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.87-12.50%
Other theft83.78166.67%
Vehicle crime81.08166.67%
Public order71.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3211.76190.91%
Violence and sexual offences254.33-30.56%
Criminal damage and arson73.38-12.50%
Shoplifting60.95500.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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 offences369.8763.64%
Anti-social behaviour114.87-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-20.00%
Drugs41.08-20.00%
Public order40.54-20.00%
Other theft40.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.22-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour172.97-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.3011.11%
Other theft61.35-33.33%
Burglary50.81150.00%
Public order50.6825.00%
Drugs50.68150.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.5746.15%
Anti-social behaviour205.1425.00%
Other theft92.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.22200.00%
Vehicle crime71.2216.67%
Public order40.950.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Drugs20.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.79-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour163.510.00%
Vehicle crime62.1650.00%
Other theft60.81100.00%
Public order40.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.95-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour164.73-23.81%
Public order82.16700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.680.00%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Burglary30.41-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.3091.67%
Anti-social behaviour216.22-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Other theft61.080.00%
Burglary60.8150.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2410.81-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour243.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Other theft61.08-14.29%
Public order50.81150.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Other theft71.080.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202428
June 202432
May 202411
April 202417
March 202420
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202436
June 202425
May 202436
April 202422
March 202438
February 202426
January 202435
December 202346
November 202324
October 202334

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shelbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cleveland Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1