THE GROVE, BH23 2EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 2EX

THE GROVE, BH23 2EX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population. This BH23 2EX 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 2EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 2EX, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 2EX area, explore the BH23 2EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH23 2EX area, visit the BH23 2EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BH23 2EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sydney Road with total crimes: 2

THE GROVE, BH23 2EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences55.90-16.67%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2150.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.64400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.84-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.84300.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2728.57%
Shoplifting23.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.06133.33%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.53-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.69600.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Drugs11.470.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

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
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Hurdles
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jumpers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gardner Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bernards Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1