BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1AU

BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1AU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.18 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH5 postcode area, which has experienced 110 crimes and a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH5 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1AU, encompassing approximately 2912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

BH5 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Road with total crimes: 14
  • Undercliff Road with total crimes: 5
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 5

BOSCOMBE SPA ROAD, BH5 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.18-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour248.2420.00%
Vehicle crime108.24233.33%
Other theft83.4314.29%
Public order52.7566.67%
Burglary51.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.5812.90%
Anti-social behaviour2012.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.87100.00%
Other theft73.43-22.22%
Burglary42.400.00%
Public order31.37-66.67%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.2424.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.64-7.69%
Other theft98.2480.00%
Public order93.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.09-44.44%
Burglary41.7233.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.69-90.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2631.9385.71%
Violence and sexual offences258.93-45.65%
Shoplifting108.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.43125.00%
Vehicle crime53.09-28.57%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Public order51.72-37.50%
Burglary31.720.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.8776.92%
Anti-social behaviour1415.790.00%
Public order84.8133.33%
Vehicle crime72.750.00%
Other theft42.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Burglary31.37-50.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.930.00%
Other theft84.810.00%
Vehicle crime72.75-46.15%
Burglary62.40100.00%
Public order62.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-33.33%
Drugs21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.158.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.930.00%
Vehicle crime134.81225.00%
Public order94.46-10.00%
Other theft83.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.75-33.33%
Burglary32.06200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs10.69-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.78-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour148.24-50.00%
Public order104.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.43200.00%
Other theft63.0950.00%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.7233.33%
Drugs31.370.00%
Burglary11.03-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.90-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.70133.33%
Public order69.61100.00%
Burglary42.06-50.00%
Other theft41.37-50.00%
Drugs31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-76.92%
Other crime21.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.4538.89%
Criminal damage and arson1317.17550.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime114.12120.00%
Burglary83.7860.00%
Other theft82.75-20.00%
Drugs42.75300.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour1812.360.00%
Other theft106.180.00%
Burglary53.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202435
July 202431
June 202425
May 202446
April 202426
March 202426
February 202424
January 202437
December 202350
November 202336

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202424
June 202426
May 202414
April 202414
March 202414
February 202414
January 202428
December 202312
November 202318

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 202313
November 20232

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spencer Road
    Total14
    Vehicle crime6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Undercliff Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moorland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Knole Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Michelgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 9. Knole Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1