RIVER WAY, BH23 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 2QW

RIVER WAY, BH23 2QW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This BH23 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 2QW, encompassing approximately 1999 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 2QW area, explore the BH23 2QW 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 (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BH23 2QW 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
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 2

RIVER WAY, BH23 2QW 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.50-14.29%
Shoplifting33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.00-25.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.000.00%
Shoplifting24.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.00300.00%
Vehicle crime24.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-66.67%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0050.00%
Vehicle crime23.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Drugs21.50100.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50700.00%
Burglary14.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 behaviour22.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

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
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 2QW 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. Water Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Burford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Hurdles
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Jumpers Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gardner Road
    Total1
    Burglary1