BH21 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 1AS

BH21 1AS, Dorset has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This BH21 1AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH21 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH21 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 1AS, encompassing approximately 2141 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH21 1AS area, explore the BH21 1AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BH21 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3440.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-33.33%
Other theft31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.87-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.80-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Robbery11.400.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.600.00%
Other theft24.200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.1412.50%
Violence and sexual offences84.200.00%
Vehicle crime23.740.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.95166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.7414.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.74100.00%
Public order41.870.00%
Shoplifting31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.410.00%
Shoplifting43.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-12.50%
Shoplifting33.27-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.670.00%
Shoplifting73.74250.00%
Public order13.27-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.14-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour53.74-16.67%
Burglary32.34200.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.21160.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0750.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.87-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-50.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.2014.29%
Other theft33.7450.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.200.00%
Other theft23.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH21 1AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Borough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. West Borough
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Redcotts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1