WATERFORD GARDENS, BH23 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 5DW

WATERFORD GARDENS, BH23 5DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This BH23 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 5DW, encompassing approximately 1719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH23 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bankside Close with total crimes: 4
  • Redan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 2

WATERFORD GARDENS, BH23 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.2320.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.490.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.98400.00%
Shoplifting22.910.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.1420.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.49100.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.9825.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.330.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.07-60.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.14500.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.740.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 5DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bankside Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Redan Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Jesmond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1