BH24 1UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 1UA

BH24 1UA, New Forest has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This BH24 1UA 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 1UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 1UA, encompassing approximately 2782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH24 1UA area, explore the BH24 1UA 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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH24 1UA 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 1UA 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.55900.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences54.3125.00%
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 offences42.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.23100.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 offences32.87-57.14%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.520.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.520.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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 behaviour22.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-75.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

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 offences85.390.00%
Shoplifting32.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences85.030.00%
Shoplifting22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

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 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 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH24 1UA 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. Dene Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forest Side Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Narrow Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chaffey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1