VALLEY ROAD, BH20 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 5HU

VALLEY ROAD, BH20 5HU, Dorset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2149.02 per 1,000 population. This BH20 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 5HU, encompassing approximately 1 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH20 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Springbrook Close with total crimes: 2

VALLEY ROAD, BH20 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22149.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21074.51100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.250.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11074.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour1537.250.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1537.250.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1537.250.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11074.510.00%
Shoplifting1537.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH20 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Springbrook Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1