BH23 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH23 9JH

BH23 9JH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This BH23 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH23 9JH, encompassing approximately 2639 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH23 9JH area, explore the BH23 9JH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH23 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bargates with total crimes: 4

BH23 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.27500.00%
Public order32.2750.00%
Robbery31.14200.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.550.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Other theft10.76-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-90.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.55-23.08%
Other theft63.7950.00%
Public order52.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89100.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.50225.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.93-33.33%
Other theft43.79300.00%
Shoplifting21.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.02114.29%
Shoplifting45.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-55.56%
Public order41.5233.33%
Bicycle theft31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.410.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In March 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 offences78.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-25.00%
Public order32.27200.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.06166.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.71250.00%
Bicycle theft52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.930.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.550.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20242
January 20245
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH23 9JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fairfield
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bargates
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avon Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Christchurch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riverdale Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1