BLANDFORD ROAD, BH15 4HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 4HR

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH15 4HR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This BH15 4HR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH15 postcode area, which has experienced 344 crimes and a crime rate of 9.59 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH15 4HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 4HR, encompassing approximately 2825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH15 4HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Manton Road with total crimes: 2

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH15 4HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2062.50%
Shoplifting54.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.37-60.00%
Other theft32.1250.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.31-25.00%
Shoplifting31.06-40.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8512.50%
Shoplifting53.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-20.00%
Other theft21.42-66.67%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.62700.00%
Other theft62.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.25-14.29%
Burglary22.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0275.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.55133.33%
Shoplifting62.480.00%
Burglary42.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH15 4HR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodlands Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Manton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dean Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Beckhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elijah Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Annet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxgloves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aldis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hamilton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rockley Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rockley Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Old School Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Albany Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hinchliffe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westport Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Beccles Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1