BH21 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH21 9JE

BH21 9JE, Dorset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This BH21 9JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH21 postcode area, which has experienced 160 crimes and a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH21 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH21 9JE, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH21 9JE area, explore the BH21 9JE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

BH21 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • West Street with total crimes: 2

BH21 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.57-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-72.73%
Other theft11.61-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.5337.50%
Violence and sexual offences115.8957.14%
Public order25.890.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.9260.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.280.00%
Vehicle crime33.75200.00%
Shoplifting21.61-33.33%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences713.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68300.00%
Shoplifting32.14-25.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 offences710.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.75300.00%
Shoplifting42.1433.33%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.500.00%
Shoplifting32.68-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-90.91%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.06120.00%
Shoplifting75.89250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime11.070.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences715.53-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-37.50%
Public order42.68300.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.35100.00%
Burglary24.280.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.21-55.56%
Public order32.140.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour914.4612.50%
Violence and sexual offences94.8212.50%
Public order34.82200.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour814.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.280.00%
Other theft34.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH21 9JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rodway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1