WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5BS

WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5BS, encompassing approximately 1153 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH16 5BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Olivia Close with total crimes: 2

WILLOW CLOSE, BH16 5BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.4033.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Shoplifting11.73-50.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences713.0040.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.60-33.33%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Public order11.730.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.93350.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.80-44.44%
Other theft44.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences911.27800.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.80100.00%
Shoplifting11.73-87.50%
Other theft10.870.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.00166.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.60-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.130.00%
Shoplifting33.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.4733.33%
Shoplifting23.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.93-40.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.40400.00%
Other theft34.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-83.33%
Other theft10.87-75.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Burglary10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.6050.00%
Other theft45.200.00%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Drugs10.87-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour419.930.00%
Other theft43.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.470.00%
Drugs33.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Willow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Olivia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Turlin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Border Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ventura Place
    Total1
    Burglary1