BH21 1EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 1EQ

BH21 1EQ, Dorset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.82 per 1,000 population. This BH21 1EQ 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 1EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 1EQ, encompassing approximately 1020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 1EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Redcotts Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

BH21 1EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour38.82-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.9450.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-80.00%
Drugs11.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.80-28.57%
Other theft14.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.70250.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.860.00%
Vehicle crime23.920.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.920.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Drugs11.96-50.00%

In January 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 offences211.76-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-50.00%
Drugs21.960.00%
Burglary11.96-50.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.82300.00%
Burglary23.92100.00%
Public order11.96-66.67%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.6840.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.8633.33%
Other theft23.920.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Shoplifting11.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.900.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20239
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Redcotts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cowgrove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1