TOWER ROAD, BH1 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4LA

TOWER ROAD, BH1 4LA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.41 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4LA, encompassing approximately 5412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

BH1 4LA 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

TOWER ROAD, BH1 4LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.416.67%
Anti-social behaviour215.91-19.23%
Shoplifting83.88700.00%
Public order51.4825.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Other theft20.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.54-3.70%
Other theft84.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.4840.00%
Vehicle crime51.2966.67%
Burglary50.92400.00%
Public order40.92-42.86%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.18-90.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.26-15.62%
Violence and sexual offences254.9919.05%
Shoplifting104.620.00%
Public order71.8575.00%
Other theft61.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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 behaviour3216.07220.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.91-46.15%
Shoplifting103.88-28.57%
Other theft61.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.1120.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.3477.27%
Shoplifting147.21-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.59-23.08%
Other theft71.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2925.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.78-29.03%
Shoplifting154.0636.36%
Anti-social behaviour132.77-56.67%
Other theft72.40-22.22%
Public order71.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-42.86%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.4855.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.73100.00%
Shoplifting115.54-21.43%
Other theft92.0380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66133.33%
Public order51.29150.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.37100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.7066.67%
Shoplifting142.77100.00%
Other theft52.5966.67%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Burglary30.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Public order20.55-71.43%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.07-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour97.39-35.71%
Public order71.66600.00%
Shoplifting71.2975.00%
Burglary61.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.11100.00%
Other theft31.11-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.55200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.89170.59%
Anti-social behaviour148.50-22.22%
Other theft72.59-30.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Shoplifting40.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.33-57.50%
Other theft103.1425.00%
Shoplifting61.85-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-20.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.1181.82%
Anti-social behaviour187.39-30.77%
Shoplifting113.3357.14%
Other theft82.0360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Burglary40.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.74-78.57%
Public order30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2617.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.800.00%
Vehicle crime144.060.00%
Shoplifting72.590.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Drugs51.110.00%
Other theft50.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
July 202427
June 202432
May 202410
April 202413
March 202430
February 202415
January 20249
December 202314
November 202318
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 202414
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202425
June 202421
May 202439
April 202422
March 202431
February 202420
January 202440
December 202346
November 202317
October 202340
September 202322

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 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
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4LA 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. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haviland Road
    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. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. King'S Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Prior Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Portman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A35
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Clements Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1