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

Overview of Crime in BH17 8UA

VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8UA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8UA 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 8UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8UA, encompassing approximately 2488 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH17 8UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-50.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

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 offences810.4514.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.220.00%
Public order32.410.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%

In July 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 offences710.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8120.00%
Other crime42.410.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.42-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.01-33.33%
Other theft11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.6320.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.41-14.29%
Public order12.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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 offences77.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.23-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.41-50.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1012.0642.86%
Anti-social behaviour74.0275.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
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 offences68.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-60.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 behaviour108.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

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 behaviour2014.870.00%
Other theft78.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.810.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20237

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 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 8UA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Herstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chetnole Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1