BH31 6DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH31 6DP

BH31 6DP, Dorset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This BH31 6DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH31 postcode area, which has experienced 37 crimes and a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH31 6DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH31 6DP, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH31 6DP area, explore the BH31 6DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH31 6DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Montrose Drive with total crimes: 2

BH31 6DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.73400.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.93-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.1216.67%
Vehicle crime63.38500.00%
Other theft32.90200.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.90100.00%
Burglary12.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.42-25.00%
Other theft11.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.83-20.00%
Other theft31.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft910.1580.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.80150.00%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45200.00%
Shoplifting11.45-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.35300.00%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93300.00%
Other theft11.930.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-83.33%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.350.00%
Shoplifting12.900.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3250.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH31 6DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Montrose Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Home Farm Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Lancaster Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oaklands Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1