HOWARD CLOSE, BH23 3HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 3HY

HOWARD CLOSE, BH23 3HY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.90 per 1,000 population. This BH23 3HY 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 3HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 3HY, encompassing approximately 2757 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 3HY area, explore the BH23 3HY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH23 3HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Close with total crimes: 3
  • Curlew Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mountbatten Close with total crimes: 1

HOWARD CLOSE, BH23 3HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.900.00%
Public order11.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.17400.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences32.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-85.71%

In March 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 offences75.08-30.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.44-9.09%
Burglary23.63100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53120.00%
Vehicle crime43.99300.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.35100.00%
Vehicle crime32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.450.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 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 offences32.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 3HY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Briar Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Curlew Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Mountbatten Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nelson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leyside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mallard Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1