LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 2BG

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2BG, Dorset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.39 per 1,000 population. This BH21 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 2BG, encompassing approximately 3642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH21 2BG area, explore the BH21 2BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH21 2BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rugby Way with total crimes: 3
  • Chene Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.3928.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.31-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.9220.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.3371.43%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-37.50%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10100.00%
Public order41.10100.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-80.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences87.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2075.00%
Vehicle crime51.920.00%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences56.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In April 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 offences96.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-50.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Public order20.82100.00%

In February 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 behaviour87.41166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.2014.29%
Other theft42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7716.67%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.92-45.45%
Possession of weapons21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0410.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.750.00%
Other crime11.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour65.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.650.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rugby Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Chene Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Day'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Leigh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Ethelbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. New Borough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1