ASHLEY ROAD, BH1 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH1 4LJ

ASHLEY ROAD, BH1 4LJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.38 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3678 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

BH1 4LJ 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

ASHLEY ROAD, BH1 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.38-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour259.24-7.41%
Shoplifting96.80350.00%
Public order62.4520.00%
Other theft31.63-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-71.43%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.7312.50%
Anti-social behaviour279.790.00%
Other theft107.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.720.00%
Burglary61.90500.00%
Vehicle crime51.630.00%
Public order51.36-44.44%
Shoplifting21.36-81.82%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour278.7012.50%
Shoplifting117.3422.22%
Public order92.9980.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4516.67%
Vehicle crime51.90400.00%
Other theft41.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2420.9441.18%
Violence and sexual offences246.53-42.86%
Shoplifting96.53-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson62.4520.00%
Public order51.6366.67%
Other theft51.36-28.57%
Drugs21.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.0940.00%
Shoplifting1911.42-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour175.1754.55%
Other theft74.620.00%
Drugs61.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63400.00%
Vehicle crime51.36400.00%
Public order31.36-70.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.56-26.83%
Shoplifting228.1646.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.98-68.57%
Public order102.9925.00%
Other theft72.720.00%
Drugs31.9050.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.27-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.8064.00%
Anti-social behaviour3511.1575.00%
Shoplifting159.520.00%
Vehicle crime104.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.72-11.11%
Public order82.18166.67%
Other theft72.18-22.22%
Drugs21.90-33.33%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.01-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour206.800.00%
Shoplifting155.4487.50%
Other theft94.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4550.00%
Burglary42.45-20.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Public order30.82-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%

In January 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 offences3827.19-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour2010.330.00%
Public order85.44100.00%
Shoplifting82.18100.00%
Other theft62.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.63-14.29%
Burglary51.63-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5230.4585.71%
Anti-social behaviour2014.14-13.04%
Burglary75.44250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.900.00%
Other theft71.90-41.67%
Public order41.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Shoplifting41.09-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.20-45.10%
Anti-social behaviour237.61-39.47%
Other theft126.2533.33%
Shoplifting93.26-47.06%
Public order62.450.00%
Theft from the person21.63100.00%
Burglary20.54-66.67%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5137.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour3813.870.00%
Shoplifting1710.330.00%
Other theft94.620.00%
Burglary62.450.00%
Public order61.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
July 202427
June 202424
May 202417
April 202411
March 202435
February 202420
January 202420
December 202320
November 202323
October 202338

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202436
July 202432
June 202424
May 202442
April 202430
March 202441
February 202425
January 202438
December 202352
November 202328
October 202351

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
October 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4LJ 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Crabton Close Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haviland Road East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wolverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Prior Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Portman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A35
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gladstone Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Tower Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1