BH21 3QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 3QA

BH21 3QA, Dorset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.76 per 1,000 population. This BH21 3QA 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 3QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 3QA, encompassing approximately 2536 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH21 3QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lancaster Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Insley Crescent with total crimes: 1

BH21 3QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.76300.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.97-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-83.33%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.37-66.67%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In May 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 offences64.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-66.67%
Shoplifting20.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.94200.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.37-33.33%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.15200.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.970.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH21 3QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heather Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Insley Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dalkeith Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wareham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Olivia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1