UNDERCLIFF ROAD, BH5 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1BL

UNDERCLIFF ROAD, BH5 1BL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.75 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1BL, encompassing approximately 3343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

BH5 1BL 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
  • Owls Road with total crimes: 6

UNDERCLIFF ROAD, BH5 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.7520.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.388.33%
Other theft73.89250.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-85.71%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.85-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour124.4920.00%
Shoplifting73.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0966.67%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3657.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.5866.67%
Vehicle crime42.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3775.00%
Vehicle crime64.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Public order30.90-50.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.390.00%
Public order62.09100.00%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.99800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.69-46.15%
Bicycle theft42.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Public order31.20200.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.27333.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.69-50.00%
Other theft20.90-66.67%
Public order10.60-80.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.49500.00%
Vehicle crime61.79100.00%
Other theft61.7920.00%
Public order51.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6738.46%
Other theft55.38400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.56-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour123.89-29.41%
Bicycle theft33.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Drugs20.90-50.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.05130.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.88-5.56%
Drugs45.080.00%
Burglary41.20300.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.56260.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.38-33.33%
Public order52.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-20.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Public order51.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.500.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202422
April 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202323
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312
September 202317
August 202318
July 20235

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20244
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 10 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 20241
June 20247
July 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 1BL 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. Owls Road
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Windsor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Adeline Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Percy Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Boscombe Cliff Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Honeycombe Chine
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Marina
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Horace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1