THE CLOSE, BH24 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 1JZ

THE CLOSE, BH24 1JZ, New Forest has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.21 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH24 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH24 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1JZ, encompassing approximately 1791 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH24 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

THE CLOSE, BH24 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.21-9.09%
Public order85.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.47100.00%
Shoplifting33.35-76.92%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.0962.50%
Violence and sexual offences117.2657.14%
Anti-social behaviour36.14200.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Public order21.12-71.43%
Drugs11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.3060.00%
Public order74.47250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.79-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.3012.50%
Shoplifting55.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.79-37.50%
Burglary32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6750.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.42-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour84.47-11.11%
Public order54.47-16.67%
Shoplifting32.79-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.4712.50%
Anti-social behaviour910.05200.00%
Shoplifting75.020.00%
Public order63.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Vehicle crime32.230.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.09166.67%
Shoplifting78.93600.00%
Vehicle crime33.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.93-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour33.35-50.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.2130.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.26-25.00%
Shoplifting53.35150.00%
Public order42.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Burglary21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.58166.67%
Public order54.4766.67%
Shoplifting22.79100.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.81-50.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.84100.00%
Vehicle crime34.47200.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Shoplifting21.67-33.33%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.490.00%
Shoplifting32.230.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202418
January 202416
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ebenezer Lane
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 5. Mansfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Bickerley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Frampton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Deweys Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kings Arms Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Kings Arms Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Bickerley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Quomp
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingsbury'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Linden Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Manor Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1