HEIGHTS APPROACH, BH16 5QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5QZ

HEIGHTS APPROACH, BH16 5QZ, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5QZ 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 5QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5QZ, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH16 5QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Davenport Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bell Heather Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 1

HEIGHTS APPROACH, BH16 5QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6612.50%
Public order22.80100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-88.89%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.0112.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.80-27.27%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Shoplifting20.62-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.94-26.67%
Shoplifting93.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 offences1510.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.66133.33%
Shoplifting32.17-91.43%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.081650.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.87125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.39-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Shoplifting20.93-83.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.7312.50%
Other theft32.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48400.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.35100.00%
Burglary13.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.11-54.55%
Public order21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.420.00%
Burglary51.550.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 202435
April 20242
March 20242
February 202412
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20235

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 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 5QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Davenport Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bell Heather Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Moorland Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Poole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stirrup Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1