JOSHUA CLOSE, BH15 4QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH15 4QW

JOSHUA CLOSE, BH15 4QW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This BH15 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH15 4QW, encompassing approximately 3506 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH15 4QW area, explore the BH15 4QW 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 (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH15 4QW 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
  • Hamilton Close with total crimes: 2

JOSHUA CLOSE, BH15 4QW 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 arson64.56500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.70140.00%
Shoplifting33.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences84.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.42100.00%
Shoplifting41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.99800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.42-55.56%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.710.00%
Burglary12.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7180.00%
Vehicle crime22.57-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.990.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202412
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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
October 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH15 4QW 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. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Halter Path
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Centurion Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westport Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lanark Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lake Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lake Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Salerno Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Reuben Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1