BALLARD CLOSE, BH15 1UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 1UH

BALLARD CLOSE, BH15 1UH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.63 per 1,000 population. This BH15 1UH 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 1UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 1UH, encompassing approximately 3653 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)

BH15 1UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gray'S Yard with total crimes: 10
  • Whatleigh Close with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

BALLARD CLOSE, BH15 1UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.633.70%
Violence and sexual offences227.66-12.00%
Shoplifting106.02150.00%
Other theft52.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2721.633.85%
Violence and sexual offences257.39-35.90%
Other theft66.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-16.67%
Shoplifting41.37-60.00%
Public order31.09-57.14%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.8385.71%
Anti-social behaviour2610.6813.04%
Shoplifting107.12400.00%
Public order72.74250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9250.00%
Other theft31.64-25.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2318.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.30-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson45.75100.00%
Other theft41.0933.33%
Burglary41.090.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Shoplifting20.82-66.67%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.71-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour237.1227.78%
Shoplifting66.300.00%
Drugs31.64-25.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Public order30.82-62.50%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.1726.92%
Anti-social behaviour189.03-25.00%
Public order84.93100.00%
Shoplifting62.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Drugs41.370.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Other theft20.82-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.63-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour247.1241.18%
Other theft86.5733.33%
Shoplifting62.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.4486.67%
Anti-social behaviour177.6654.55%
Vehicle crime64.65200.00%
Other theft61.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Burglary31.09-50.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.78-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.11-21.43%
Other theft73.0116.67%
Burglary61.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.42-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour146.30180.00%
Other theft63.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-50.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Drugs30.82200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.157.69%
Criminal damage and arson87.66-20.00%
Other theft72.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-66.67%
Public order41.37-42.86%
Shoplifting31.09-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.110.00%
Shoplifting82.740.00%
Public order72.190.00%
Other theft41.920.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202426
June 202423
May 202423
April 202418
March 202424
February 202417
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202439
June 202421
May 202426
April 202433
March 202426
February 202428
January 202415
December 202323
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gray'S Yard
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whatleigh Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Fishermans Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Quay
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 7. Globe Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Lagland Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prosperous Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Liberty Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ballard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. South Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. East Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Furnell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Catalina Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Perry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Strand Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Old Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Phippard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1