THE SQUARE, BH20 6DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH20 6DU

THE SQUARE, BH20 6DU, Dorset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.08 per 1,000 population. This BH20 6DU 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 6DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH20 6DU, encompassing approximately 1224 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH20 6DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knowle Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 1
  • Locks Piece with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, BH20 6DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0833.33%
Public order13.270.00%

In August 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 behaviour36.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45200.00%
Possession of weapons12.450.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.3550.00%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Robbery11.630.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-50.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.27-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.80250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7250.00%
Other theft12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 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

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
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH20 6DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Knowle Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Locks Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1