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 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.91 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1JZ, encompassing approximately 1791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH24 1JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Coxstone Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

THE CLOSE, BH24 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.9125.00%
Public order1011.16400.00%
Shoplifting65.58100.00%
Other theft33.35-40.00%
Burglary31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.6560.00%
Other theft58.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-33.33%
Shoplifting32.230.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Public order21.12-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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 offences1016.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.580.00%
Public order54.470.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202410
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202418
January 202416
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 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
March 20241
January 20241

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
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coxstone Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Frampton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Manor Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Strides Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deweys Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clark'S Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingsbury'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linden Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Star Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kings Arms Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Riverside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Bickerley Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Quomp
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. The Quomp
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Ebenezer Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1