OWLS ROAD, BH5 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1AP

OWLS ROAD, BH5 1AP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.80 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH5 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH5 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1AP, encompassing approximately 4221 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH5 1AP area, explore the BH5 1AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

BH5 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharncliffe Road with total crimes: 11
  • Undercliff Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

OWLS ROAD, BH5 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3021.807.14%
Violence and sexual offences287.117.69%
Public order86.6360.00%
Other theft71.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.1833.33%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Drugs10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2820.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.1633.33%
Shoplifting71.90600.00%
Public order51.66-16.67%
Other theft41.180.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.8544.44%
Anti-social behaviour169.2445.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.7950.00%
Public order61.4250.00%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Other theft40.95-33.33%
Drugs30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.8268.75%
Anti-social behaviour116.40-47.62%
Other theft62.6150.00%
Vehicle crime51.42-50.00%
Shoplifting51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-20.00%
Public order40.95-69.23%
Burglary30.95-40.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.7240.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.97-30.43%
Public order133.79160.00%
Vehicle crime103.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.37-64.29%
Burglary51.18150.00%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.95-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour155.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.55366.67%
Vehicle crime63.32100.00%
Bicycle theft51.420.00%
Public order51.1866.67%
Drugs41.18300.00%
Other theft30.95-40.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.90-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour307.82172.73%
Other theft57.11-37.50%
Public order31.18-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-72.73%
Burglary30.71-62.50%
Drugs10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3823.4518.75%
Criminal damage and arson119.00450.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.61-31.25%
Burglary82.61166.67%
Other theft81.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.9016.67%
Public order71.6675.00%
Drugs41.66300.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Robbery20.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.9039.13%
Anti-social behaviour167.58-44.83%
Other theft123.79500.00%
Vehicle crime62.84100.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.4338.10%
Violence and sexual offences236.87-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson65.45200.00%
Shoplifting51.4225.00%
Public order41.18-33.33%
Burglary40.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.24-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.8056.52%
Anti-social behaviour218.53-30.00%
Public order64.97-14.29%
Drugs51.42400.00%
Burglary51.18150.00%
Other theft41.18-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Shoplifting40.9533.33%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3019.663.45%
Violence and sexual offences237.11-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson75.450.00%
Other theft71.6675.00%
Public order71.66-30.00%
Shoplifting31.66-40.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.050.00%
Public order106.870.00%
Vehicle crime72.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.660.00%
Bicycle theft51.660.00%
Shoplifting51.180.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Theft from the person40.950.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202426
May 202439
April 202427
March 202416
February 202423
January 202433
December 202338
November 202332
October 202323
September 202336
August 202323
July 202334

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202428
May 202416
April 202411
March 202421
February 202415
January 202430
December 202311
November 202316
October 202329
September 202321
August 202330
July 202329

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20245
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20232
September 20234
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202414
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
July 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 1AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wharncliffe Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Undercliff Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Owls Road
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 7. Florence Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salisbury Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Adeline Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Grantley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Carnarvon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Percy Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Boscombe Cliff Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Honeycombe Chine
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. The Marina
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Horace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1