BH20 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4AP

BH20 4AP, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH20 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH20 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4AP, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH20 4AP area, explore the BH20 4AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH20 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • North Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BH20 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8120.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-90.91%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 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 behaviour1115.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.46-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3950.00%
Vehicle crime35.28200.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5250.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Shoplifting11.17-75.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.16150.00%
Public order52.94150.00%
Shoplifting42.940.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.57350.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.35-25.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.63-42.86%
Public order32.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.81133.33%
Shoplifting54.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.94-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH20 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. North Causeway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bell'S Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roper'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shatter'S Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Johns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1