BH23 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 1AZ

BH23 1AZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.60 per 1,000 population. This BH23 1AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH23 postcode area, which has experienced 232 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH23 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 1AZ, encompassing approximately 965 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 1AZ area, explore the BH23 1AZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BH23 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Marshlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stony Lane South with total crimes: 2

BH23 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.60100.00%
Shoplifting46.2133.33%
Other theft34.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Public order12.07-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.04-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.92200.00%
Other theft46.210.00%
Public order44.14100.00%
Burglary34.140.00%
Shoplifting33.11-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.8225.00%
Other theft45.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-75.00%
Theft from the person23.110.00%
Public order22.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-84.62%
Vehicle crime22.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1344.53333.33%
Anti-social behaviour1213.46100.00%
Shoplifting412.43100.00%
Burglary34.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Public order33.11200.00%
Other theft23.110.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.78-14.29%
Vehicle crime36.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.11-66.67%
Other theft23.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Shoplifting22.07-50.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour79.3240.00%
Shoplifting47.25300.00%
Bicycle theft14.140.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In March 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 offences717.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.25150.00%
Vehicle crime25.18100.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.28-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-33.33%
Other theft12.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.8542.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-50.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Shoplifting22.07-60.00%
Bicycle theft12.070.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In December 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 offences721.7575.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.2550.00%
Shoplifting56.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.18100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1433.33%
Burglary34.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.11-75.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Shoplifting11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour422.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.140.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Other theft33.110.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Burglary12.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202413
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 1AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 2. Marshlands Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Stony Lane South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rossiters Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Springwater Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1