PALMERSTON ROAD, BH16 5HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5HN

PALMERSTON ROAD, BH16 5HN, Dorset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5HN 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 5HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5HN, encompassing approximately 2601 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH16 5HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Davenport Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Crossways with total crimes: 1
  • Poole Road with total crimes: 1

PALMERSTON ROAD, BH16 5HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.230.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.6916.67%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Shoplifting20.77-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting910.00350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.46-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.77100.00%
Shoplifting22.31-94.29%
Burglary10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3519.221650.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.23-40.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Shoplifting21.92-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.00266.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.2314.29%
Other theft33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69300.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences74.23250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.92-42.86%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 202435
April 20242
March 20242
February 202411
January 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202415
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 5HN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Davenport Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Poole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirrup Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1