BH20 4PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4PP

BH20 4PP, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4PP 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 4PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4PP, encompassing approximately 1291 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-86.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH20 4PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stowell Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Christmas Close with total crimes: 2

BH20 4PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.97-86.67%
Shoplifting21.55100.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.610.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Shoplifting11.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.06300.00%
Other theft33.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.42200.00%
Drugs22.32100.00%
Shoplifting11.55-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.710.00%
Other theft34.65200.00%
Public order22.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-60.00%
Burglary21.55-33.33%
Drugs11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.61150.00%
Burglary33.87200.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-80.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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
Shoplifting1117.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-33.33%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.71175.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-60.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.6125.00%
Shoplifting43.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.1050.00%
Robbery12.320.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.39300.00%
Shoplifting33.10-62.50%
Public order22.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.10-33.33%
Other crime11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
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 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
October 20234
September 20231

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 4PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stowell Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Christmas Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Roper'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1