BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5EG

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5EG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH16 postcode area, which has experienced 99 crimes and a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH16 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5EG, encompassing approximately 1311 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH16 5EG area, explore the BH16 5EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH16 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Border Drive with total crimes: 2

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences79.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.34-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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 behaviour813.72700.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.10-28.57%
Other theft43.81300.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.340.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

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 behaviour25.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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 behaviour36.86-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences22.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 behaviour811.44300.00%
Vehicle crime26.10100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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 offences47.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05100.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

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 crime25.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-80.00%
Other theft10.76-75.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.2025.00%
Other theft43.8133.33%
Shoplifting23.050.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Drugs10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour415.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05100.00%
Drugs33.050.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Vehicle crime32.2950.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20232

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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Border Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Allens Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ventura Place
    Total1
    Public order1