VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH17 8TZ

VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8TZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8TZ 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 8TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8TZ, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH17 8TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 4
  • Chetnole Close with total crimes: 3

VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.21-14.29%
Public order42.410.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.8240.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.81100.00%
Other theft42.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-57.14%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 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 offences75.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-40.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.22-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.020.00%
Public order33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%

In February 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 offences88.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.210.00%
Other theft22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Public order11.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences67.62-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.01133.33%
Shoplifting22.81-60.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.440.00%
Other theft78.020.00%
Shoplifting52.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Public order11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8TZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chetnole Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bovington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gilmour Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Verity Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seatown Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1