WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH2 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH2 5HJ

WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH2 5HJ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.06 per 1,000 population. This BH2 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH2 5HJ, encompassing approximately 1971 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

BH2 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durley Chine Road South with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Poole Hill with total crimes: 9

WEST CLIFF ROAD, BH2 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2839.0621.74%
Vehicle crime1814.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.13-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson58.1225.00%
Other theft32.540.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Burglary21.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.0635.00%
Anti-social behaviour2313.709.52%
Vehicle crime611.67-25.00%
Burglary43.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-33.33%
Public order32.030.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Other theft31.52-25.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2130.955.00%
Violence and sexual offences2010.65-13.04%
Vehicle crime810.1560.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.06-25.00%
Other theft43.04-33.33%
Burglary12.03-75.00%
Theft from the person10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2339.5776.92%
Anti-social behaviour2011.67-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson810.15-11.11%
Other theft64.060.00%
Vehicle crime53.04-75.00%
Burglary42.54100.00%
Theft from the person32.0350.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3445.1521.43%
Vehicle crime2017.25122.22%
Violence and sexual offences1310.15-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson96.6080.00%
Other theft64.5720.00%
Theft from the person23.04100.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2837.037.69%
Violence and sexual offences1714.2021.43%
Vehicle crime98.6228.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.5766.67%
Other theft52.5425.00%
Drugs32.54-25.00%
Burglary31.52-40.00%
Shoplifting11.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2634.5044.44%
Violence and sexual offences1413.19-26.32%
Vehicle crime77.10-30.00%
Burglary53.5525.00%
Other theft42.54100.00%
Drugs42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.9526.67%
Anti-social behaviour189.640.00%
Vehicle crime109.13100.00%
Burglary45.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03-50.00%
Public order32.03200.00%
Other theft21.52-66.67%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1831.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.610.00%
Other theft64.060.00%
Vehicle crime53.0425.00%
Burglary52.540.00%
Drugs12.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.29-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.09-44.44%
Other theft65.07200.00%
Burglary53.0466.67%
Vehicle crime42.5433.33%
Drugs12.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.8612.50%
Anti-social behaviour159.13-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson47.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.03-66.67%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Other theft21.52-60.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1731.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.620.00%
Vehicle crime98.120.00%
Drugs54.570.00%
Other theft52.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202420
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202420
June 202423
May 202413
April 202417
March 202414
February 202419
January 202415
December 202310
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 202421
June 202420
May 202434
April 202428
March 202426
February 202418
January 202418
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 BH2 5HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Durley Chine Road South
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Vehicle crime5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Poole Hill
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hahnemann Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Michael'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Durley Chine Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Purbeck Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Cliff Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. South View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. West Cliff Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clarendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Durley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Portarlington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chine Crescent Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1