WEST WALLS, BH20 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4QJ

WEST WALLS, BH20 4QJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4QJ, encompassing approximately 1489 residents.

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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 4QJ 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

WEST WALLS, BH20 4QJ 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 offences910.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.04-86.67%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.13400.00%
Other theft310.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%

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
Shoplifting49.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.40400.00%
Other theft33.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 behaviour35.37200.00%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.67-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.03-40.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Public order22.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary21.34-33.33%
Drugs11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

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 offences510.740.00%
Burglary33.36200.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.39500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.36100.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1114.10175.00%
Other theft37.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.36100.00%
Shoplifting42.6933.33%
Burglary22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

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 behaviour410.74300.00%
Shoplifting32.69-62.50%
Public order22.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%
Other theft21.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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
Shoplifting812.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%

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 behaviour59.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 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 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232
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 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 4QJ 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. Shatter'S Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1