BH20 4RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 4RF

BH20 4RF, Dorset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population. This BH20 4RF 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 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 4RF, encompassing approximately 933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH20 4RF 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 4RF 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 offences815.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour28.57-85.71%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.64600.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.000.00%
Other theft23.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Robbery12.140.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2150.00%
Other theft33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.210.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Shoplifting12.14-83.33%
Public order11.070.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-60.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Burglary11.07-66.67%

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 offences513.9225.00%
Burglary35.360.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft12.140.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1124.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.28100.00%
Other crime22.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.14175.00%
Other theft211.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.14-80.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.2125.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.3666.67%
Shoplifting45.3633.33%
Robbery14.280.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%

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 behaviour418.21300.00%
Shoplifting34.28-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences33.2150.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.21-50.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.280.00%
Burglary13.210.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 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 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH20 4RF 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. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1