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

Overview of Crime in BH23 3QG

SOMERFORD ROAD, BH23 3QG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This BH23 3QG 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 3QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 3QG, encompassing approximately 2101 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BH23 3QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hunt Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

SOMERFORD ROAD, BH23 3QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.04-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour34.28-70.00%
Other theft31.43-40.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.95-80.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.5683.33%
Anti-social behaviour105.24-9.09%
Other theft54.7625.00%
Shoplifting52.38150.00%
Other crime22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-80.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 behaviour1115.2322.22%
Violence and sexual offences65.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.86150.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-50.00%
Shoplifting21.43-60.00%
Public order10.95-85.71%

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 offences1220.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.71-40.00%
Public order74.2875.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.33200.00%
Shoplifting52.86150.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.51400.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.1460.00%
Public order43.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.9033.33%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1466.67%
Vehicle crime32.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.04400.00%
Public order42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8037.50%
Shoplifting85.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-40.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.90100.00%
Shoplifting53.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38100.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8666.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.38-60.00%
Public order31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.42-37.50%
Shoplifting44.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-66.67%
Public order21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.9423.08%
Anti-social behaviour97.6212.50%
Other theft64.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8625.00%
Shoplifting42.3833.33%
Burglary31.90200.00%
Public order11.43-50.00%

In September 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 offences1317.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.810.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 202415
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hunt Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Mallory Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priors Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Dorset Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Charles Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1