FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5AZ

FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5AZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.21 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH16 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH16 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5AZ, encompassing approximately 1788 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH16 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foreland Road with total crimes: 14
  • Fitzworth Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Shipstal Close with total crimes: 3

FITZWORTH AVENUE, BH16 5AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.2123.08%
Violence and sexual offences68.9420.00%
Public order23.35-50.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.09-59.38%
Violence and sexual offences57.27-28.57%
Public order42.800.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-85.71%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3226.831500.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.8940.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.910.00%
Vehicle crime13.910.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.74-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Public order32.80200.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.53-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour76.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.247.69%
Violence and sexual offences137.83-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson67.2720.00%
Other theft23.35100.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.2477.78%
Anti-social behaviour138.9444.44%
Criminal damage and arson57.27150.00%
Burglary22.800.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.03-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson25.03-71.43%
Public order21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.1575.00%
Other theft33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 202416
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202432
June 20242
May 20247
April 202414
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH16 5AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Foreland Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fitzworth Avenue
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shipstal Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hamworthy
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Walcheren Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Junction Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Middlebere Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Russell Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1