WEST STREET, BH24 1DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 1DZ

WEST STREET, BH24 1DZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.29 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH24 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH24 1DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1DZ, encompassing approximately 823 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH24 1DZ area, explore the BH24 1DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH24 1DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

WEST STREET, BH24 1DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.2960.00%
Shoplifting39.720.00%
Other theft33.640.00%
Burglary23.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Public order11.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.070.00%
Shoplifting34.86-75.00%
Public order33.64200.00%
Drugs23.640.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.5720.00%
Other theft27.29100.00%
Public order12.43-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Burglary11.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting827.9360.00%
Public order59.72400.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.64-75.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting524.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.07-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour46.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Other theft12.43-50.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Public order11.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%

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 offences735.22-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.5020.00%
Shoplifting57.29-16.67%
Public order56.07-16.67%
Vehicle crime26.070.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1243.720.00%
Shoplifting614.5720.00%
Public order67.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.070.00%
Vehicle crime24.860.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.36200.00%
Shoplifting514.57400.00%
Public order26.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Shoplifting11.21-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.0142.86%
Shoplifting612.15200.00%
Public order47.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Theft from the person12.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.86250.00%
Public order38.5050.00%
Shoplifting23.640.00%
Bicycle theft22.430.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.500.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.430.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH24 1DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Star Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Kingsbury'S Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Strides Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deweys Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Forest Gate Court
    Total1
    Burglary1