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

Overview of Crime in BH16 5EQ

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5EQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.18 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5EQ, encompassing approximately 2517 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH16 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blandford Road with total crimes: 1
  • Border Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Shore Close with total crimes: 1

BLANDFORD ROAD, BH16 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences33.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.9475.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.40-88.89%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.14350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.58-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.1833.33%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.93114.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.960.00%
Shoplifting21.19-94.29%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3519.071650.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.90600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.37-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-80.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.55150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.99-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.79-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.92266.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5825.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.97-60.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-80.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.970.00%
Shoplifting31.990.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 202435
April 20242
March 20242
February 202411
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Border Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Poole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ventura Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Old Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1