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

Overview of Crime in BH15 4LH

LAKE ROAD, BH15 4LH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This BH15 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 4LH, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BH15 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harkwood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Woodlands Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Gardens with total crimes: 3

LAKE ROAD, BH15 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.38114.29%
Shoplifting44.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.9566.67%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.05100.00%
Public order54.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8450.00%
Other theft20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1450.00%
Other theft51.680.00%
Burglary41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-20.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.23-16.67%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary77.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Harkwood Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Woodlands Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hewitt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blandford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Manton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dean Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Carters Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Beckhampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tabitha Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Elijah Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Annet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Foxgloves Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aldis Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hamilton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Reuben Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1