BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BH16 5LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5LE

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BH16 5LE, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.81 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5LE 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 5LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5LE, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH16 5LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Franklyn Close with total crimes: 2
  • Shore Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sea View Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, BH16 5LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 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 behaviour34.35-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.26100.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.700.00%
Other theft24.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7233.33%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%

In January 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 offences34.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Franklyn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sea View Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Purbeck Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Pinewood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorland Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1