OLD POUND CLOSE, BH16 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH16 6BW

OLD POUND CLOSE, BH16 6BW, Dorset has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This BH16 6BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH16 postcode area, which has experienced 99 crimes and a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH16 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH16 6BW, encompassing approximately 643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH16 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vineyard Close with total crimes: 1
  • Crumplers Close with total crimes: 1
  • High Street with total crimes: 1

OLD POUND CLOSE, BH16 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons14.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.110.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.110.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH16 6BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vineyard Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Crumplers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1