OLD FORGE CLOSE, BH24 1GZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 1GZ

OLD FORGE CLOSE, BH24 1GZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1GZ 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 1GZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1GZ, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH24 1GZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitehart Fields with total crimes: 3
  • Poulner Park with total crimes: 2
  • The Mount with total crimes: 2

OLD FORGE CLOSE, BH24 1GZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.52-57.14%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3240.00%
Public order22.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8825.00%
Public order11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.960.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.320.00%
Shoplifting12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Whitehart Fields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Poulner Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Mount
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairlie Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ross Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hudson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1