SOUTH ROAD, BH15 1QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 1QF

SOUTH ROAD, BH15 1QF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.53 per 1,000 population. This BH15 1QF 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 1QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 1QF, encompassing approximately 4210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

BH15 1QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

SOUTH ROAD, BH15 1QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5637.5312.00%
Violence and sexual offences4413.3025.71%
Shoplifting1510.45114.29%
Other theft113.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6114.29%
Bicycle theft61.90500.00%
Drugs51.4366.67%
Vehicle crime41.19-20.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5030.648.70%
Violence and sexual offences3511.88-30.00%
Other theft108.31-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.38-36.36%
Shoplifting71.66-53.33%
Public order51.66-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.1966.67%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.0542.86%
Anti-social behaviour4611.882.22%
Shoplifting1510.93200.00%
Public order123.56140.00%
Other theft112.8557.14%
Criminal damage and arson112.61175.00%
Drugs42.6133.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Burglary10.71-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4527.314.65%
Violence and sexual offences3510.69-7.89%
Other theft78.3140.00%
Shoplifting51.66-73.68%
Public order51.19-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Burglary40.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4332.7816.22%
Violence and sexual offences3810.21-5.00%
Shoplifting199.03-9.52%
Public order124.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.85-25.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences4032.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour379.50-5.13%
Shoplifting218.795.00%
Public order94.9928.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Other theft51.90-54.55%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.065.26%
Anti-social behaviour399.500.00%
Shoplifting209.2633.33%
Other theft114.7537.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.61-20.00%
Public order71.900.00%
Bicycle theft31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In February 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 behaviour3931.11-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences389.2618.75%
Shoplifting159.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.5625.00%
Other theft82.38-38.46%
Public order71.90-22.22%
Burglary61.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.43100.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4530.4040.62%
Violence and sexual offences3210.69-11.11%
Other theft137.6044.44%
Public order93.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.14-27.27%
Burglary71.90133.33%
Shoplifting51.66-54.55%
Bicycle theft31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3627.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour328.5523.08%
Criminal damage and arson117.60-15.38%
Shoplifting112.61-15.38%
Other theft92.610.00%
Drugs42.14300.00%
Theft from the person40.950.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Public order30.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.26-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour269.98-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson136.1862.50%
Shoplifting133.09-53.57%
Other theft93.0980.00%
Public order82.14-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.90-50.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour3510.690.00%
Shoplifting288.310.00%
Public order146.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.330.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202450
July 202446
June 202445
May 202443
April 202437
March 202439
February 202439
January 202445
December 202332
November 202326
October 202335

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202415
June 20245
May 202419
April 202421
March 202420
February 202415
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313
October 202328

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 202450
June 202435
May 202438
April 202440
March 202440
February 202438
January 202432
December 202336
November 202342
October 202345

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gray'S Yard
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whatleigh Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Furnell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Vanguard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Perry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Strand Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Old Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Orchard
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Phippard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1