MELBOURNE ROAD, BH23 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 2HZ

MELBOURNE ROAD, BH23 2HZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.31 per 1,000 population. This BH23 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 2HZ, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH23 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3073 with total crimes: 2
  • Sydney Road with total crimes: 2
  • Kimberley Close with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE ROAD, BH23 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31-50.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5125.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.10100.00%
Public order31.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.50-60.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.40100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.10-50.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B3073
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sydney Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kimberley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Driftwood Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Jumpers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gardner Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1