SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, BH23 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 5RJ

SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, BH23 5RJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This BH23 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 5RJ, encompassing approximately 2189 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH23 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenville Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Southwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Upper Gordon Road with total crimes: 1

SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, BH23 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.5733.33%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour33.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.74-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, 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 behaviour43.20-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.65400.00%
Vehicle crime12.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.460.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In September 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 behaviour45.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Grenville Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Southwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Upper Gordon Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Heather Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1