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

Overview of Crime in BH23 5LH

WATERFORD GARDENS, BH23 5LH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This BH23 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 5LH, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 5LH area, explore the BH23 5LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH23 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jesmond Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 2

WATERFORD GARDENS, BH23 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour55.97400.00%
Shoplifting22.710.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63200.00%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.51-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17100.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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 behaviour57.6066.67%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.34200.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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 offences23.80-60.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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 offences54.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.71200.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%

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 offences67.60500.00%
Public order33.260.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

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 arson24.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 behaviour35.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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 theft34.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Jesmond Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Waterford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sunset Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bankside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1