BH31 6DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH31 6DW

BH31 6DW, Dorset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This BH31 6DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH31 postcode area, which has experienced 28 crimes and a crime rate of 2.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH31 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH31 6DW, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH31 6DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • The Oaks with total crimes: 1

BH31 6DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.4480.00%
Vehicle crime65.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.73100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.11100.00%
Vehicle crime12.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.11-33.33%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.73300.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.84300.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-83.33%
Burglary10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9850.00%
Burglary13.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.73-33.33%
Public order22.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. The Oaks
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Field Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howard Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Manor Court
    Total1
    Public order1