FACTORY ROAD, BH16 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5HT

FACTORY ROAD, BH16 5HT, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5HT, encompassing approximately 2953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH16 5HT 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

FACTORY ROAD, BH16 5HT 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 offences74.0640.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%

In August 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 behaviour87.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.71-50.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-77.78%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.48-33.33%
Shoplifting93.39350.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.08250.00%
Shoplifting22.37-94.29%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting3516.591650.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0650.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences57.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Shoplifting20.68-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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
Shoplifting118.80266.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-40.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.37400.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.710.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.7150.00%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Shoplifting32.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 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
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 202415
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 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
May 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 2 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
September 20231

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 5HT 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. Ventura Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Old Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stirrup Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1