OLD KILN ROAD, BH16 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 5SQ

OLD KILN ROAD, BH16 5SQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This BH16 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 5SQ, encompassing approximately 2676 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH16 5SQ area, explore the BH16 5SQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH16 5SQ area, visit the BH16 5SQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH16 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

OLD KILN ROAD, BH16 5SQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.62-60.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.10-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.75-77.78%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting99.72350.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9920.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.46220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.98400.00%
Shoplifting21.87-94.29%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.191650.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 crime56.73400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.75-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-80.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1110.84266.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3625.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences97.1028.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.36300.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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 offences74.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.62-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-75.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

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 offences810.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.990.00%
Burglary62.240.00%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 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 5SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Davenport Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Blandford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Crossways
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Poole Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ventura Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Old Kiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stirrup Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gorse Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ballam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1