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

Overview of Crime in BH21 2DB

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2DB, Dorset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population. This BH21 2DB 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 2DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 2DB, encompassing approximately 1605 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH21 2DB area, explore the BH21 2DB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH21 2DB area, visit the BH21 2DB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 2DB 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
  • Samways Close with total crimes: 1

LEIGH ROAD, BH21 2DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.2316.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.36-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

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 behaviour69.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.74150.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.740.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.98-40.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In April 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 offences57.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1133.33%
Public order22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

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 offences54.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.1150.00%

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 offences89.34700.00%
Vehicle crime24.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences36.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In October 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 offences66.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.74-60.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.110.00%
Drugs12.490.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH21 2DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rugby Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Samways Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Day'S Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1