BH18 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH18 8DW

BH18 8DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This BH18 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH18 postcode area, which has experienced 34 crimes and a crime rate of 2.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH18 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH18 8DW, encompassing approximately 2114 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH18 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Wood Close with total crimes: 2
  • B3074 with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

BH18 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.780.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.99700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.780.00%
Other theft32.840.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.84100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In April 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 offences45.6733.33%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.840.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6250.00%
Other theft32.84200.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.890.00%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.84500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8433.33%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH18 8DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beech Wood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. B3074
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Macaulay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sharlands Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. York Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cheam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1