BH21 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 2BJ

BH21 2BJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population. This BH21 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1982 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH21 2BJ 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
  • Ryan Way with total crimes: 2

BH21 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.57-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.03-42.86%
Vehicle crime12.02-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.60350.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.54133.33%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-57.14%
Burglary31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences711.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.53500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.06-57.14%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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 offences78.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.57100.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour23.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0985.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.530.00%
Drugs12.520.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
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 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rugby Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Ryan Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fletcher Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Samways Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Day'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Leigh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1