PALMERSTON ROAD, BH1 4HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4HP

PALMERSTON ROAD, BH1 4HP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4HP, encompassing approximately 6768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

BH1 4HP 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

PALMERSTON ROAD, BH1 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.93-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour223.84-26.67%
Shoplifting83.25300.00%
Public order51.1825.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.44-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour304.887.14%
Other theft74.4316.67%
Burglary51.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Public order40.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.59-80.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.74-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences244.1414.29%
Shoplifting103.550.00%
Public order71.4875.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Vehicle crime60.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-28.57%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.15220.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.73-38.24%
Shoplifting103.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.4816.67%
Other theft61.03-14.29%
Public order40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.9778.95%
Shoplifting145.02-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.07-33.33%
Other theft71.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.0350.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Public order10.30-85.71%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.12-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour152.81-48.28%
Shoplifting152.2236.36%
Other theft82.22-11.11%
Public order71.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-42.86%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.3765.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.88107.14%
Shoplifting114.28-21.43%
Other theft91.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.33133.33%
Public order61.03100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8925.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Drugs20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.19-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.95-17.65%
Shoplifting142.07100.00%
Other theft62.07100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Public order30.44-50.00%
Burglary30.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.332.33%
Anti-social behaviour176.5021.43%
Shoplifting72.5175.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Burglary60.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8925.00%
Other theft30.74-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.26168.75%
Anti-social behaviour146.35-33.33%
Other theft72.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-42.86%
Burglary40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.100.00%
Other theft102.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.480.00%
Shoplifting61.030.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202428
June 202432
May 202410
April 202415
March 202429
February 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 202321

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202424
June 202421
May 202434
April 202419
March 202433
February 202420
January 202444
December 202343
November 202316

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4HP 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. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Prior Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. A35
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1