BH21 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 1PW

BH21 1PW, Dorset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This BH21 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 1PW, encompassing approximately 2020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 1PW 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 1PW 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 offences710.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.46-33.33%
Other theft31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.39-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.97-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Public order11.98-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3477.78%
Anti-social behaviour97.92-30.77%
Other theft34.4550.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.3344.44%
Violence and sexual offences96.43-10.00%
Burglary34.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.99-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.95125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4566.67%
Public order42.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Shoplifting31.48-25.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.3914.29%
Shoplifting43.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98200.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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 offences77.92-12.50%
Shoplifting33.46-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 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 behaviour914.35125.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.45-20.00%
Shoplifting73.96250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.46-33.33%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.95-42.86%
Drugs41.980.00%
Burglary31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.4240.00%
Burglary23.46-33.33%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.88-37.50%
Public order52.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-58.33%
Burglary32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.940.00%
Other theft33.96-25.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Shoplifting21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.450.00%
Other theft43.960.00%
Public order21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202416
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

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 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
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 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH21 1PW 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. Sheppards Field
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Wimborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. East Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. East Borough
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. West Borough
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Redcotts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1