DOLPHIN CENTRE, BH15 1ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 1ST

DOLPHIN CENTRE, BH15 1ST, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.84 per 1,000 population. This BH15 1ST 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 1ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 1ST, encompassing approximately 3623 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)

BH15 1ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

DOLPHIN CENTRE, BH15 1ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4032.8442.86%
Violence and sexual offences2911.04-9.38%
Vehicle crime188.00350.00%
Other theft74.9740.00%
Drugs61.93500.00%
Shoplifting51.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.12-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour288.8327.27%
Criminal damage and arson57.73-37.50%
Other theft51.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-60.00%
Public order41.10-63.64%
Shoplifting41.10-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.0837.50%
Anti-social behaviour229.11-37.14%
Public order116.07266.67%
Other theft103.04100.00%
Vehicle crime102.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.7614.29%
Shoplifting72.2175.00%
Bicycle theft31.93200.00%
Burglary20.83-66.67%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3525.126.06%
Violence and sexual offences249.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson76.6240.00%
Burglary61.93100.00%
Other theft51.66-37.50%
Shoplifting41.38-73.33%
Public order31.10-72.73%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3334.5026.92%
Violence and sexual offences279.1117.39%
Shoplifting157.45-21.05%
Vehicle crime134.14550.00%
Public order113.5922.22%
Other theft83.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-37.50%
Burglary31.380.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Drugs20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2628.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.18-25.81%
Shoplifting196.3518.75%
Public order95.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.48-27.27%
Drugs42.210.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.7014.81%
Anti-social behaviour268.568.33%
Shoplifting167.186.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.4257.14%
Public order63.040.00%
Other theft51.660.00%
Bicycle theft31.38200.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.1217.39%
Anti-social behaviour247.45-38.46%
Shoplifting156.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.14-12.50%
Public order61.9350.00%
Other theft51.66-37.50%
Burglary41.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.1244.44%
Violence and sexual offences2310.76-34.29%
Other theft86.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.210.00%
Public order42.21-20.00%
Shoplifting31.10-70.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.602.94%
Anti-social behaviour279.66-6.90%
Shoplifting107.45-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.760.00%
Public order52.21-16.67%
Theft from the person41.38300.00%
Other theft41.10-50.00%
Drugs21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.089.68%
Anti-social behaviour299.38-12.12%
Shoplifting118.00-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.0460.00%
Other theft82.21166.67%
Public order62.21-50.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3333.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.1147.62%
Shoplifting208.56-4.76%
Public order125.520.00%
Vehicle crime63.31500.00%
Bicycle theft61.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-28.57%
Other theft31.38-40.00%
Burglary20.83-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2228.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.070.00%
Shoplifting215.800.00%
Public order125.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.310.00%
Burglary51.930.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Bicycle theft51.380.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202433
June 202424
May 202427
April 202423
March 202431
February 202427
January 202423
December 202335
November 202334
October 202331
September 202321

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202428
July 202422
June 202435
May 202433
April 202426
March 202426
February 202424
January 202439
December 202327
November 202329
October 202333
September 202322

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 202410
June 20242
May 202413
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202415
April 202419
March 202416
February 202415
January 20243
December 202310
November 202311
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20243
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lifeboat Quay
    Total12
    Vehicle crime11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Globe Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Stadium Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Dear Hay Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. North Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Liberty Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Walking Field Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Towngate Bridge
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Chapel Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Denmark Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Seldown Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. High Street North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Poole
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Vanguard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oak Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Poole Bus Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Kingland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1