BH21 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 2BT

BH21 2BT, Dorset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This BH21 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 2BT, encompassing approximately 1810 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH21 2BT area, explore the BH21 2BT 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 (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH21 2BT 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

BH21 2BT 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.1833.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.42-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences66.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In April 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 offences67.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3133.33%
Public order22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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 offences56.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-25.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In February 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 offences68.8420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.21100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3125.00%
Vehicle crime12.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

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 offences67.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.210.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.870.00%
Drugs13.310.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 2BT 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. Barnes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Day'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Leigh Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1