HERSTONE CLOSE, BH17 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 8AS

HERSTONE CLOSE, BH17 8AS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8AS 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 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8AS, encompassing approximately 3517 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH17 8AS area, explore the BH17 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH17 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeatminster Road with total crimes: 9
  • Puddletown Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Chetnole Close with total crimes: 3

HERSTONE CLOSE, BH17 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-30.00%
Shoplifting31.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69100.00%
Drugs22.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-71.43%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.2775.00%
Public order31.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.70-11.11%
Public order22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-33.33%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.97-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.12120.00%
Vehicle crime23.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.99-40.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH17 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Yeatminster Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Puddletown Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chetnole Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bovington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Verity Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knowlton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Seatown Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1