BH24 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 1FF

BH24 1FF, New Forest has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1FF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH24 postcode area, which has experienced 164 crimes and a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH24 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1FF, encompassing approximately 3305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH24 1FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wessex Estate with total crimes: 6
  • Poulner Park with total crimes: 5
  • The Mount with total crimes: 3

BH24 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.75900.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.33166.67%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-50.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.120.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences33.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour22.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences84.240.00%
Shoplifting32.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.540.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wessex Estate
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Poulner Park
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Mount
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehart Fields
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Wanstead Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Chaffey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1