LAKE ROAD, BH15 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 4LF

LAKE ROAD, BH15 4LF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.38 per 1,000 population. This BH15 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 4LF, encompassing approximately 3531 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH15 4LF area, explore the BH15 4LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH15 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldis Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Lulworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Albany Gardens with total crimes: 3

LAKE ROAD, BH15 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.38500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2344.44%
Shoplifting43.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55100.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.7050.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-20.00%
Shoplifting31.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2130.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6825.00%
Shoplifting51.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08900.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-55.56%
Public order21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.53-30.77%
Burglary22.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.95160.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.210.00%
Shoplifting61.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.700.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 202413
March 202410
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldis Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Lulworth Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Albany Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Halter Path
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Centurion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westport Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lanark Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Salerno Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Reuben Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1