BESTWALL CRESCENT, BH20 4JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4JB

BESTWALL CRESCENT, BH20 4JB, Dorset has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4JB 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 4JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4JB, encompassing approximately 535 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 4JB 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 CRESCENT, BH20 4JB 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 offences35.600.00%

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 offences314.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.60100.00%
Vehicle crime13.730.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.9450.00%
Shoplifting25.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.730.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Burglary11.87-50.00%

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
Burglary216.810.00%
Vehicle crime23.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.730.00%
Other theft23.730.00%
Public order13.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.600.00%
Public order13.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.730.00%
Shoplifting23.730.00%

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 arson13.73-75.00%
Public order11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson422.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.47300.00%
Shoplifting27.47-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour13.730.00%
Burglary11.870.00%

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
Shoplifting928.01350.00%
Other theft316.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%

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 behaviour416.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.470.00%
Shoplifting23.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.73-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.9450.00%
Shoplifting25.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.730.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.730.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20244
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 4JB 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