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

Overview of Crime in BH1 4LL

ASHLEY ROAD, BH1 4LL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4LL, encompassing approximately 4112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

BH1 4LL 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 4LL 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.18-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour257.78-3.85%
Shoplifting96.08350.00%
Public order52.19-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.220.00%
Other theft20.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.329.09%
Anti-social behaviour268.750.00%
Other theft106.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4316.67%
Burglary61.70500.00%
Public order61.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Shoplifting21.22-81.82%
Drugs20.49100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.028.33%
Shoplifting116.3222.22%
Public order92.6780.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.190.00%
Other theft41.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2418.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.84-45.00%
Shoplifting95.35-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson62.190.00%
Public order51.46400.00%
Other theft51.22-16.67%
Drugs21.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.0573.91%
Shoplifting199.73-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.6245.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.89500.00%
Other theft61.460.00%
Drugs61.46100.00%
Vehicle crime51.46400.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.70-37.84%
Shoplifting205.5942.86%
Anti-social behaviour114.86-68.57%
Public order72.6716.67%
Other theft61.70-14.29%
Drugs31.4650.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.1868.18%
Anti-social behaviour359.0084.21%
Shoplifting148.51-6.67%
Vehicle crime93.40350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1916.67%
Other theft71.70-12.50%
Public order61.70200.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.70-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour195.350.00%
Shoplifting154.6287.50%
Other theft83.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Burglary31.46-25.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.34-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour198.755.56%
Public order84.62300.00%
Shoplifting81.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9520.00%
Other theft51.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.2225.00%
Burglary41.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.8364.29%
Anti-social behaviour1811.19-21.74%
Other theft74.38-41.67%
Burglary61.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46400.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Shoplifting40.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

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 offences2821.15-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour236.81-34.29%
Other theft125.5920.00%
Shoplifting82.92-52.94%
Public order51.950.00%
Burglary31.22-40.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour3510.460.00%
Shoplifting178.510.00%
Other theft104.130.00%
Burglary52.430.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 202426
June 202424
May 202416
April 202411
March 202435
February 202419
January 202419
December 202318
November 202323
October 202335

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202420
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202436
July 202433
June 202422
May 202440
April 202423
March 202437
February 202422
January 202436
December 202346
November 202328
October 202343

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4LL 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. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haviland Road East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wolverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. King'S Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1