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

Overview of Crime in BH1 4LT

ASHLEY ROAD, BH1 4LT, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.00 per 1,000 population. This BH1 4LT 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 4LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH1 4LT, encompassing approximately 4530 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

BH1 4LT 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 4LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour246.62-4.00%
Shoplifting85.30300.00%
Public order51.770.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Other theft20.66-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.64-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour256.62-3.85%
Other theft95.5280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9940.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Public order51.10-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Shoplifting20.88-81.82%
Drugs20.44100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.9739.13%
Anti-social behaviour267.064.00%
Shoplifting115.740.00%
Public order92.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-37.50%
Other theft51.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.32108.33%
Violence and sexual offences235.52-39.47%
Shoplifting115.08-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.43100.00%
Public order61.770.00%
Other theft51.32-16.67%
Drugs11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.6480.95%
Shoplifting188.39-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour123.970.00%
Other theft62.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.88-40.00%
Shoplifting194.6446.15%
Anti-social behaviour124.19-65.71%
Public order72.6516.67%
Other theft61.55-33.33%
Drugs31.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-62.50%
Burglary20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.6052.17%
Anti-social behaviour357.73150.00%
Shoplifting137.73-13.33%
Other theft92.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.99166.67%
Public order61.77500.00%
Vehicle crime51.3225.00%
Burglary21.10-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.33-45.24%
Shoplifting155.0887.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.31-12.50%
Other theft73.0975.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Burglary30.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-40.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Public order10.44-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.19-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour169.270.00%
Shoplifting83.53100.00%
Public order71.770.00%
Burglary61.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3225.00%
Other theft41.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.9886.96%
Anti-social behaviour169.49-11.11%
Other theft63.53-50.00%
Burglary51.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Shoplifting40.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.08-28.00%
Other theft123.9750.00%
Shoplifting82.65-52.94%
Burglary41.770.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4625.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour2510.150.00%
Shoplifting175.520.00%
Other theft83.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202426
June 202425
May 202412
April 202412
March 202435
February 202414
January 202416
December 202316
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202411
June 202411
May 202418
April 202419
March 202413
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 202432
June 202423
May 202438
April 202421
March 202435
February 202423
January 202442
December 202343
November 202323
October 202346

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
November 20234
October 20234

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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238

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 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH1 4LT 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haviland Road East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. King'S Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wolverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1