BOX CLOSE, BH17 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 7AR

BOX CLOSE, BH17 7AR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This BH17 7AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH17 postcode area, which has experienced 125 crimes and a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH17 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 7AR, encompassing approximately 745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH17 7AR area, explore the BH17 7AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH17 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennart Road with total crimes: 2
  • Safety Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BOX CLOSE, BH17 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.680.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime420.110.00%
Shoplifting35.360.00%
Drugs24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-80.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.3966.67%
Theft from the person16.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime314.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.020.00%
Other theft14.020.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting213.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.680.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Public order12.680.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.680.00%
Burglary12.680.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.410.00%
Drugs24.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.68100.00%
Shoplifting12.680.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Shoplifting12.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-75.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Shoplifting11.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.36100.00%
Shoplifting35.360.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.090.00%
Shoplifting35.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH17 7AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kennart Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Safety Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pilgrims Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Porter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1