BH23 1RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 1RH

BH23 1RH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This BH23 1RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH23 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 5.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH23 1RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 1RH, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH23 1RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 4
  • Avon Buildings with total crimes: 3

BH23 1RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.890.00%
Public order21.63-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft10.81-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-90.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.89-23.08%
Other theft64.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.63225.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.30-35.71%
Other theft33.67200.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.66133.33%
Shoplifting45.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-55.56%
Public order41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.5980.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.67-14.29%
Public order32.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

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 offences78.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.85-28.57%
Public order32.04200.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.11133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.96200.00%
Bicycle theft52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-40.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.890.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences128.96-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour54.8925.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7862.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20249
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 202312
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Fairfield
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avon Buildings
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Portfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Christchurch (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beauchamp Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Portfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Knapp Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tidemill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1