HEATHER CLOSE, BH24 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH24 2QJ

HEATHER CLOSE, BH24 2QJ, Dorset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This BH24 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH24 2QJ, encompassing approximately 911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH24 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden-Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

HEATHER CLOSE, BH24 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.58300.00%
Shoplifting14.390.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.7850.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-75.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.580.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-83.33%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.97500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.190.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-83.33%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.580.00%
Shoplifting11.10-75.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.49-20.00%
Other theft14.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.780.00%
Shoplifting33.2950.00%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH24 2QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Garden-Lane
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1