KNIGHTSTONE CLOSE, BH20 4NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4NY

KNIGHTSTONE CLOSE, BH20 4NY, Dorset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4NY 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 4NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4NY, encompassing approximately 1338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH20 4NY area, explore the BH20 4NY 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 (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH20 4NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bestwall Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bell'S Orchard Lane with total crimes: 1

KNIGHTSTONE CLOSE, BH20 4NY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.48-85.71%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.68600.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.75-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.7050.00%
Shoplifting44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4633.33%
Burglary22.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.47-25.00%
Public order22.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Drugs21.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.49-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.690.00%
Public order54.4866.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.990.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.24-60.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-80.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.22400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.74100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.45175.00%
Other theft38.2250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.94500.00%
Shoplifting44.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.95-16.67%
Shoplifting33.74-62.50%
Public order22.24100.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.99-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.220.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.490.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20246
February 202411
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bestwall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bell'S Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roper'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1