BH20 4QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4QP

BH20 4QP, Dorset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4QP 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 4QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4QP, encompassing approximately 1796 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-86.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH20 4QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • North Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • Christmas Close with total crimes: 2

BH20 4QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.45-86.67%
Public order21.110.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft11.11-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.35-16.67%
Other theft32.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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 offences611.140.00%
Shoplifting43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.780.00%
Public order21.67-66.67%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Shoplifting11.11-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.03100.00%
Public order63.3450.00%
Shoplifting63.340.00%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-66.67%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%

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
Shoplifting1114.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1111.69175.00%
Other theft36.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6750.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%

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 behaviour612.25100.00%
Shoplifting43.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-60.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Shoplifting31.67-62.50%
Public order21.67100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-66.67%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. North Causeway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Christmas Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bell'S Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roper'S Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shatter'S Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1