BH17 8RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 8RE

BH17 8RE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8RE 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 8RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8RE, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH17 8RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Chedington Close with total crimes: 4
  • Knowlton Road with total crimes: 3

BH17 8RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-66.67%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.2540.00%
Vehicle crime32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.78-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences53.180.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.89-44.44%
Other theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.0937.50%
Shoplifting93.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.1812.50%
Public order33.180.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.3760.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.8360.00%
Other theft22.830.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour57.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-16.67%
Shoplifting31.77-66.67%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.710.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.1480.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.18-25.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.78-27.27%
Shoplifting52.830.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.840.00%
Shoplifting53.89150.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-50.00%
Shoplifting21.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 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 offences1113.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.890.00%
Shoplifting83.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Chedington Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Knowlton Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yeatminster Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ashdown Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorncombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redhoave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Herstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beamish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Baldwin Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1