WEST BOROUGH, BH21 1NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 1NH

WEST BOROUGH, BH21 1NH, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This BH21 1NH 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 1NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 1NH, encompassing approximately 1716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH21 1NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sheppards Field with total crimes: 1

WEST BOROUGH, BH21 1NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 behaviour57.57-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-72.73%
Public order11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2383.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.41-33.33%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.24-25.00%
Burglary33.500.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-50.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5033.33%
Public order42.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%

In April 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 offences79.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.4966.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.91-28.57%
Shoplifting42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences79.32-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour34.0850.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.07333.33%
Other theft27.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.32-33.33%
Public order32.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-57.14%
Burglary31.750.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.49-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.08-14.29%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Public order21.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.660.00%
Other theft34.080.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
November 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 202313
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20244
December 20231
October 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sheppards Field
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wimborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Borough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. West Borough
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Redcotts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1