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

Overview of Crime in BH17 8UB

VERITY CRESCENT, BH17 8UB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This BH17 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH17 8UB, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH17 8UB 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 8UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

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 offences813.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72-14.29%
Public order42.790.00%
Other theft31.86-25.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.7740.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.2666.67%
Other theft42.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 behaviour54.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.33-57.14%
Other theft11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 offences75.5816.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.26-40.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences67.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-66.67%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%

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 behaviour67.91-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.79-44.44%
Burglary22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences912.09125.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-25.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

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 offences68.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-63.64%
Other theft21.860.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.16-45.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.12166.67%
Shoplifting23.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 behaviour2016.750.00%
Other theft79.300.00%
Shoplifting53.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.330.00%
Public order11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311
September 202320

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH17 8UB 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. Gilmour Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Chetnole Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1