SANDY CLOSE, BH16 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5DW

SANDY CLOSE, BH16 5DW, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.44 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5DW, encompassing approximately 1398 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

BH16 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Olivia Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

SANDY CLOSE, BH16 5DW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.4433.33%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-60.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.7266.67%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.44-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.30300.00%
Vehicle crime25.72100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.86100.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-75.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.870.00%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences512.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.58100.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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