BESTWALL ROAD, BH20 4HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4HY

BESTWALL ROAD, BH20 4HY, Dorset has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4HY 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 4HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4HY, encompassing approximately 581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH20 4HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bestwall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bell'S Orchard Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Church Street with total crimes: 1

BESTWALL ROAD, BH20 4HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.160.00%

In August 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 offences313.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.16100.00%
Vehicle crime13.440.00%
Public order11.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.19150.00%
Shoplifting28.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.440.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Burglary11.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary215.470.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.440.00%
Other theft23.440.00%
Public order13.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.88-33.33%
Public order23.44100.00%

In April 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 offences315.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.160.00%
Shoplifting23.440.00%
Public order13.440.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.44-80.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson522.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.60300.00%
Shoplifting26.88-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour13.440.00%
Burglary11.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.79350.00%
Other theft315.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.720.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.880.00%
Shoplifting23.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.44-75.00%
Public order11.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.470.00%
Shoplifting26.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.440.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.470.00%
Shoplifting36.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.160.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bestwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bell'S Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1