BH21 1EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 1EX

BH21 1EX, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This BH21 1EX 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 1EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 1EX, encompassing approximately 1442 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 1EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheppards Field with total crimes: 1
  • East Borough with total crimes: 1
  • West Borough with total crimes: 1

BH21 1EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour24.16-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour57.62-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime14.160.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.3275.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.85-40.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences511.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Public order32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences59.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.770.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Theft from the person12.770.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In February 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 offences45.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs48.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.01700.00%
Other theft25.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Burglary11.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.24-25.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour46.93-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7750.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.010.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 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 1EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheppards Field
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. East Borough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. West Borough
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Redcotts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cowgrove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1