BH23 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 1QA

BH23 1QA, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.06 per 1,000 population. This BH23 1QA 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 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 1QA, encompassing approximately 1756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BH23 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

BH23 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.0642.86%
Violence and sexual offences65.69-66.67%
Shoplifting53.4266.67%
Other theft32.85-57.14%
Public order31.71-40.00%
Robbery31.71200.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.12-56.25%
Other theft73.980.00%
Public order53.98-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.85100.00%
Shoplifting32.28-62.50%
Burglary11.710.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1634.72-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences99.11-35.71%
Shoplifting85.1260.00%
Other theft74.5540.00%
Public order73.98600.00%
Bicycle theft53.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8525.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2633.58333.33%
Violence and sexual offences1414.807.69%
Other theft57.97400.00%
Shoplifting52.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.8533.33%
Vehicle crime22.28-60.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.9130.00%
Shoplifting77.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.98-53.85%
Vehicle crime53.4225.00%
Public order42.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Bicycle theft21.710.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1323.91116.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.4011.11%
Shoplifting65.6920.00%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Public order32.2850.00%
Bicycle theft21.71100.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.12-53.85%
Shoplifting53.42150.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.37160.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.40-58.33%
Other theft22.850.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-75.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-20.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting21.14-71.43%
Other theft21.14-50.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.0642.86%
Violence and sexual offences95.69-40.00%
Shoplifting75.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.980.00%
Other theft42.85300.00%
Public order12.280.00%
Burglary10.57-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.54-56.25%
Burglary43.98100.00%
Shoplifting42.28-20.00%
Drugs22.280.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1628.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.830.00%
Shoplifting54.550.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202416
June 202426
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 202413
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bargates
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Avon Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Regent Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rossiters Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Riverdale Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1