SCARF ROAD, BH17 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 8QH

SCARF ROAD, BH17 8QH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.47 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH17 postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH17 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8QH, encompassing approximately 1900 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH17 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dale Close with total crimes: 7
  • Gilmour Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Kenyon Close with total crimes: 2

SCARF ROAD, BH17 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-50.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.16100.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In July 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 offences78.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences710.00-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.6820.00%
Public order23.16-33.33%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2662.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.8466.67%
Burglary42.63100.00%
Public order32.1150.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.05-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.21200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting21.05-33.33%
Drugs11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1057.14%
Shoplifting35.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Other theft21.58-50.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%

In February 2024, 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 offences711.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68200.00%
Other theft43.16100.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.84-33.33%
Other theft22.110.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.68200.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Shoplifting11.05-83.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.7410.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.79-18.18%
Shoplifting64.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.16-80.00%
Public order10.53-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.790.00%
Shoplifting65.260.00%
Public order63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 202413
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dale Close
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gilmour Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Kenyon Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Netley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hythe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Adastral Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Kingsmill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tait Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cribb Close
    Total1
    Public order1