COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH2 5AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH2 5AT

COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH2 5AT, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 239 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.42 per 1,000 population. This BH2 5AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH2 postcode area, which has experienced 258 crimes and a crime rate of 27.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH2 5AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH2 5AT, encompassing approximately 4559 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH2 5AT area, explore the BH2 5AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (75) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-29.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)

BH2 5AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • Durley Chine Road South with total crimes: 12

COMMERCIAL ROAD, BH2 5AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7552.42-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences5616.45-29.11%
Vehicle crime2612.28160.00%
Shoplifting165.700.00%
Other theft133.5130.00%
Public order122.85-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.63-38.89%
Burglary82.41-20.00%
Drugs71.75600.00%
Theft from the person71.54600.00%
Robbery31.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9557.2517.28%
Violence and sexual offences7920.8454.90%
Criminal damage and arson1817.3350.00%
Shoplifting163.9560.00%
Public order133.5162.50%
Other theft102.85-62.96%
Vehicle crime102.19-16.67%
Burglary102.19150.00%
Robbery32.1950.00%
Possession of weapons30.6650.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8147.60-13.83%
Violence and sexual offences5117.77-34.62%
Other theft2711.1992.86%
Criminal damage and arson125.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime122.63-29.41%
Shoplifting102.63-16.67%
Public order82.19-50.00%
Drugs41.750.00%
Burglary40.88-55.56%
Theft from the person20.88-33.33%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9459.009.30%
Violence and sexual offences7820.6241.82%
Vehicle crime1717.11-46.88%
Public order163.7377.78%
Criminal damage and arson143.5140.00%
Other theft143.0755.56%
Shoplifting123.0720.00%
Burglary92.63-25.00%
Drugs41.97-42.86%
Theft from the person30.88-62.50%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8655.712.38%
Violence and sexual offences5518.8622.22%
Vehicle crime3212.0660.00%
Burglary127.020.00%
Bicycle theft102.630.00%
Shoplifting102.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson102.19-44.44%
Other theft92.19-30.77%
Public order91.9712.50%
Theft from the person81.97166.67%
Drugs71.7540.00%
Robbery31.5450.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8450.01-16.00%
Violence and sexual offences4518.42-15.09%
Vehicle crime209.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson184.3950.00%
Shoplifting143.95-22.22%
Other theft133.070.00%
Burglary122.8520.00%
Public order82.63-11.11%
Drugs51.75-61.54%
Theft from the person31.10-50.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10057.6938.89%
Violence and sexual offences5321.93-7.02%
Vehicle crime2411.63-25.00%
Shoplifting185.2650.00%
Drugs133.95160.00%
Other theft132.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8550.00%
Burglary102.63-23.08%
Public order92.19-40.00%
Theft from the person61.970.00%
Bicycle theft31.3250.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7252.647.46%
Violence and sexual offences5715.79-1.72%
Vehicle crime3212.500.00%
Public order157.0287.50%
Other theft133.29-35.00%
Burglary132.85-18.75%
Shoplifting122.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.63-46.67%
Robbery51.750.00%
Drugs51.10-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.10300.00%
Bicycle theft20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6754.628.06%
Violence and sexual offences5814.70-9.38%
Vehicle crime3212.7252.38%
Other theft207.02-25.93%
Burglary164.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson153.5187.50%
Shoplifting143.297.69%
Public order83.070.00%
Drugs61.7520.00%
Robbery51.320.00%
Theft from the person41.10-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6452.2030.61%
Anti-social behaviour6214.04-15.07%
Other theft2713.60237.50%
Vehicle crime215.92162.50%
Shoplifting134.61-13.33%
Burglary122.85300.00%
Public order82.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.75-60.00%
Theft from the person71.75133.33%
Robbery51.54150.00%
Drugs51.10-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7344.9714.06%
Violence and sexual offences4916.01-10.91%
Criminal damage and arson2010.7553.85%
Shoplifting154.39-21.05%
Public order103.2911.11%
Other theft82.19-55.56%
Vehicle crime81.75-65.22%
Drugs61.7520.00%
Possession of weapons41.32100.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Theft from the person30.6650.00%
Burglary30.66-40.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6447.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences5514.040.00%
Vehicle crime2312.060.00%
Shoplifting195.040.00%
Other theft184.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.950.00%
Public order92.850.00%
Drugs51.970.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 953 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202495
July 202481
June 202494
May 202486
April 202484
March 2024100
February 202472
January 202467
December 202362
November 202373
October 202364

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 700 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202479
July 202451
June 202478
May 202455
April 202445
March 202453
February 202457
January 202458
December 202364
November 202349
October 202355

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202410
July 202412
June 202417
May 202432
April 202420
March 202424
February 202432
January 202432
December 202321
November 20238
October 202323

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202427
June 202414
May 20249
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 202420
December 202327
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 202415
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202418
February 202412
January 202414
December 202313
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 202418
March 202412
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH2 5AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Durley Chine Road South
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Avenue Lane
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Post Office Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Exeter Park Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Poole Hill
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gervis Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hahnemann Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Michael'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. The Triangle
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 15. Durrant Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Hill Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bradburne Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Durley Chine Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Purbeck Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Priory Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Somerville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Cliff Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Kerley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Norwich Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 28. Albert Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. South View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2