SOMERFORD ROAD, BH23 3QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 3QF

SOMERFORD ROAD, BH23 3QF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This BH23 3QF 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 3QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 3QF, encompassing approximately 2568 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH23 3QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Mallory Close with total crimes: 2

SOMERFORD ROAD, BH23 3QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-62.50%
Public order21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2483.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.28-27.27%
Shoplifting43.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-25.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.4622.22%
Violence and sexual offences64.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Public order21.56-66.67%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.67-43.75%
Public order63.5020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.34200.00%
Shoplifting42.34100.00%
Burglary31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.35700.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.2360.00%
Public order53.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In April 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 offences55.8425.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-60.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.4025.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-73.33%
Public order31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-85.71%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.24114.29%
Shoplifting75.84250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.73-33.33%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-40.00%
Other crime21.170.00%

In January 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 offences77.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34400.00%
Shoplifting21.95-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.3520.00%
Shoplifting62.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-63.64%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.51-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour54.28-37.50%
Public order31.95200.00%
Shoplifting31.17-25.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.120.00%
Shoplifting41.950.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 202416
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 202415
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hunt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Mallory Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Druitt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Pennant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Priors Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Dorset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Charles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1