NORWICH AVENUE, BH2 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH2 5QG

NORWICH AVENUE, BH2 5QG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.45 per 1,000 population. This BH2 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH2 5QG, encompassing approximately 4994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (-16.87% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-29.51% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)

BH2 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Durley Chine Road South with total crimes: 12

NORWICH AVENUE, BH2 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6940.45-16.87%
Violence and sexual offences4313.82-29.51%
Vehicle crime228.61214.29%
Shoplifting164.4133.33%
Public order113.2022.22%
Other theft102.2011.11%
Burglary102.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-50.00%
Theft from the person51.20400.00%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Bicycle theft30.8050.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8342.2515.28%
Violence and sexual offences6116.6252.50%
Criminal damage and arson1212.2120.00%
Shoplifting122.40-7.69%
Burglary102.40150.00%
Public order92.0012.50%
Other theft91.80-55.00%
Vehicle crime71.80-30.00%
Possession of weapons31.4050.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7237.44-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences4014.42-33.33%
Other theft208.0142.86%
Shoplifting134.0030.00%
Vehicle crime102.60-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson102.00-16.67%
Public order82.00-46.67%
Burglary41.600.00%
Drugs30.80-25.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8645.456.17%
Violence and sexual offences6017.2250.00%
Public order1512.01114.29%
Other theft143.00366.67%
Vehicle crime132.80-65.79%
Criminal damage and arson122.609.09%
Shoplifting102.4011.11%
Burglary42.00-76.47%
Drugs40.80-42.86%
Theft from the person30.80-40.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8145.8539.66%
Violence and sexual offences4016.2225.00%
Vehicle crime388.01123.53%
Burglary177.61240.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.40-8.33%
Shoplifting92.20-35.71%
Bicycle theft71.800.00%
Drugs71.4075.00%
Public order71.4016.67%
Theft from the person51.40400.00%
Other theft31.00-66.67%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5832.44-25.64%
Violence and sexual offences3211.610.00%
Vehicle crime176.41-15.00%
Shoplifting143.40-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8050.00%
Other theft92.40-25.00%
Public order61.80-33.33%
Burglary51.200.00%
Drugs41.00-66.67%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.20-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7841.2532.20%
Violence and sexual offences3215.62-13.51%
Vehicle crime206.41-23.08%
Shoplifting204.0042.86%
Drugs124.00140.00%
Other theft122.409.09%
Public order92.40-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8033.33%
Burglary51.60-16.67%
Theft from the person51.000.00%
Bicycle theft31.0050.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5936.641.72%
Violence and sexual offences3711.8132.14%
Vehicle crime267.41-16.13%
Shoplifting145.210.00%
Other theft112.80-31.25%
Public order102.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.00-50.00%
Burglary61.20-40.00%
Drugs51.2066.67%
Robbery31.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.40100.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5837.4413.73%
Vehicle crime3111.6182.35%
Violence and sexual offences286.21-33.33%
Other theft165.610.00%
Shoplifting143.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.8071.43%
Burglary102.4066.67%
Public order82.000.00%
Robbery31.600.00%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Theft from the person20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5135.24-21.54%
Violence and sexual offences4210.2116.67%
Vehicle crime178.41183.33%
Other theft163.4060.00%
Shoplifting143.20-6.67%
Public order82.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.60-61.11%
Burglary61.4050.00%
Drugs51.200.00%
Theft from the person41.0033.33%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6535.8430.00%
Violence and sexual offences3613.015.88%
Criminal damage and arson187.2150.00%
Shoplifting153.60-25.00%
Other theft103.00-28.57%
Public order102.000.00%
Vehicle crime62.00-70.00%
Drugs51.2025.00%
Burglary41.0033.33%
Possession of weapons30.8050.00%
Theft from the person30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5034.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences3410.010.00%
Vehicle crime206.810.00%
Shoplifting204.000.00%
Other theft144.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.800.00%
Public order102.400.00%
Drugs42.000.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 810 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202483
July 202472
June 202486
May 202481
April 202458
March 202478
February 202459
January 202458
December 202351
November 202365
October 202350

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202420
June 202414
May 20243
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 202416
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 202420
February 202414
January 202414
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202461
July 202440
June 202460
May 202440
April 202432
March 202432
February 202437
January 202428
December 202342
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 227 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
July 202410
June 202413
May 202438
April 202417
March 202420
February 202426
January 202431
December 202317
November 20236
October 202320

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 202417
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 20248
February 20246
January 202412
December 20237
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Poole Hill
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Norwich Avenue West
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hahnemann Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Orchard Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Triangle
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Durrant Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Hill Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bradburne Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Durley Chine Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Purbeck Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crescent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Somerville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Suffolk Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Norwich Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 25. South View Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Bourne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Terrace Road
    Total1
    Public order1