BOVINGTON CLOSE, BH17 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 8AY

BOVINGTON CLOSE, BH17 8AY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8AY, encompassing approximately 3685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH17 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yeatminster Road with total crimes: 9
  • Dewlish Close with total crimes: 4
  • Puddletown Crescent with total crimes: 3

BOVINGTON CLOSE, BH17 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.78350.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.44-30.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5166.67%
Other crime42.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8842.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.71100.00%
Public order21.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In March 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 offences93.800.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences94.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

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 offences95.70-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.97220.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.36-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.90-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202316
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Yeatminster Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dewlish Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Puddletown Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chetnole Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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