BH23 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 2BS

BH23 2BS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This BH23 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 2BS, encompassing approximately 2856 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 2BS area, explore the BH23 2BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH23 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield with total crimes: 7
  • Bargates with total crimes: 4
  • Avon Buildings with total crimes: 3

BH23 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.100.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.30-10.00%
Burglary33.15200.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.50300.00%
Other theft41.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-66.67%
Public order31.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.75-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour93.50200.00%
Other theft33.15200.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.45160.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.6520.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1066.67%
Bicycle theft11.750.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95500.00%
Bicycle theft42.100.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences74.90-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Public order21.400.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bargates
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Avon Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Christchurch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Riverdale Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Latch Farm Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1