HIGH STREET, BH15 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 1AN

HIGH STREET, BH15 1AN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.75 per 1,000 population. This BH15 1AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH15 postcode area, which has experienced 392 crimes and a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH15 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 1AN, encompassing approximately 3650 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH15 1AN area, explore the BH15 1AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

BH15 1AN Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

HIGH STREET, BH15 1AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6045.7520.00%
Violence and sexual offences3816.442.70%
Shoplifting1510.41114.29%
Vehicle crime144.11133.33%
Other theft123.840.00%
Bicycle theft63.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-14.29%
Drugs61.64100.00%
Public order41.64-33.33%
Burglary21.10-60.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5037.534.17%
Violence and sexual offences3713.70-27.45%
Other theft1210.149.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.29-30.00%
Shoplifting71.92-53.33%
Public order61.92-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.64-33.33%
Burglary51.64150.00%
Drugs31.37-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5145.7537.84%
Anti-social behaviour4813.979.09%
Shoplifting1513.15150.00%
Other theft114.1183.33%
Public order103.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7466.67%
Vehicle crime92.74125.00%
Drugs52.4766.67%
Bicycle theft51.37400.00%
Burglary21.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4432.6010.00%
Violence and sexual offences3712.050.00%
Other theft610.1420.00%
Shoplifting61.64-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-14.29%
Burglary51.64400.00%
Public order51.37-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-69.23%
Drugs31.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4040.542.56%
Violence and sexual offences3710.96-2.63%
Shoplifting1910.14-9.52%
Vehicle crime135.201200.00%
Public order123.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.29-36.36%
Other theft51.9266.67%
Drugs41.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.1050.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3938.63-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences3810.685.56%
Shoplifting2110.4110.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.7510.00%
Public order93.0128.57%
Burglary52.47150.00%
Drugs51.370.00%
Other theft31.37-75.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4236.165.00%
Violence and sexual offences3611.51-7.69%
Shoplifting199.8626.67%
Other theft125.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.29-16.67%
Public order72.740.00%
Burglary21.92-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4036.43-14.89%
Violence and sexual offences3910.9639.29%
Shoplifting1510.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.1120.00%
Other theft83.29-20.00%
Public order72.19-22.22%
Burglary61.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.2456.67%
Violence and sexual offences2812.88-42.86%
Other theft107.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.74-16.67%
Public order92.7480.00%
Burglary72.4775.00%
Shoplifting51.92-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Drugs21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.6113.95%
Anti-social behaviour3013.423.45%
Criminal damage and arson128.22-14.29%
Shoplifting113.29-15.38%
Other theft83.01-11.11%
Public order52.19-37.50%
Burglary41.37100.00%
Drugs41.10100.00%
Theft from the person31.10200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.067.50%
Anti-social behaviour2911.78-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson147.9455.56%
Shoplifting133.84-51.85%
Other theft93.5680.00%
Public order82.47-42.86%
Bicycle theft22.19-50.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4039.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3710.960.00%
Shoplifting2710.140.00%
Public order147.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.840.00%
Other theft52.470.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Bicycle theft41.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202450
July 202448
June 202444
May 202440
April 202439
March 202442
February 202440
January 202447
December 202330
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 202419
April 202421
March 202419
February 202415
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
July 202451
June 202437
May 202437
April 202438
March 202436
February 202439
January 202428
December 202349
November 202343
October 202340

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 202413
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH15 1AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lifeboat Quay
    Total12
    Vehicle crime11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gray'S Yard
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whatleigh Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Fishermans Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. The Quay
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 10. Globe Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Lagland Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prosperous Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dear Hay Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Hill Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Liberty Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Towngate Bridge
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Ballard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. New Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chapel Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. East Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Paradise Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Poole
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Vanguard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Perry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Strand Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Old Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. New Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1