HORACE ROAD, BH5 1DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1DY

HORACE ROAD, BH5 1DY, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.89 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1DY 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 1DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1DY, encompassing approximately 4539 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

BH5 1DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haviland Road West with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

HORACE ROAD, BH5 1DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.89-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour357.93-12.50%
Shoplifting97.7180.00%
Other theft71.98-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.54500.00%
Vehicle crime61.3250.00%
Public order51.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-63.64%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.3059.38%
Anti-social behaviour4011.248.11%
Criminal damage and arson118.8157.14%
Other theft92.42-10.00%
Shoplifting51.98-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.10-20.00%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Public order30.66-75.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3727.3212.12%
Violence and sexual offences328.153.23%
Public order127.0571.43%
Shoplifting122.64-25.00%
Other theft102.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.20-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.5425.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3325.3337.50%
Violence and sexual offences317.27-36.73%
Shoplifting166.83-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson103.5242.86%
Public order72.2016.67%
Other theft51.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.10-50.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Drugs30.66-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.0858.06%
Anti-social behaviour2410.7926.32%
Shoplifting195.29-13.64%
Vehicle crime84.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7675.00%
Public order61.54-33.33%
Other theft61.32-33.33%
Burglary41.320.00%
Drugs40.88300.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.11-3.12%
Shoplifting226.8346.67%
Anti-social behaviour194.85-44.12%
Public order94.19-30.77%
Other theft91.9828.57%
Vehicle crime51.98-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-60.00%
Burglary40.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.0854.55%
Violence and sexual offences327.4918.52%
Shoplifting157.050.00%
Public order133.30160.00%
Vehicle crime132.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.86-33.33%
Other theft72.200.00%
Burglary51.5425.00%
Drugs21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.11-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour225.95-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson154.85200.00%
Shoplifting153.3087.50%
Vehicle crime83.30100.00%
Other theft71.7616.67%
Bicycle theft51.540.00%
Public order51.10-16.67%
Drugs41.10300.00%
Burglary40.88-42.86%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.78-23.64%
Anti-social behaviour369.25140.00%
Shoplifting87.93100.00%
Burglary71.76-30.00%
Public order61.54-14.29%
Other theft61.32-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.10-50.00%
Drugs10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5530.4052.78%
Anti-social behaviour1512.12-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson143.30600.00%
Other theft143.080.00%
Burglary103.08150.00%
Vehicle crime82.200.00%
Public order71.7640.00%
Drugs41.54300.00%
Shoplifting40.88-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.67-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.93-36.59%
Other theft145.73100.00%
Shoplifting93.08-47.06%
Vehicle crime81.98166.67%
Public order51.76-28.57%
Burglary41.10-50.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-77.78%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4130.6251.85%
Violence and sexual offences409.03-13.04%
Shoplifting178.81-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson93.75125.00%
Burglary81.9833.33%
Public order71.76-12.50%
Other theft71.54-12.50%
Bicycle theft41.54100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2710.130.00%
Shoplifting185.950.00%
Other theft83.970.00%
Public order81.760.00%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Burglary61.320.00%
Drugs51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
July 202432
June 202431
May 202449
April 202431
March 202432
February 202427
January 202442
December 202355
November 202336
October 202340
September 202346

A total of 389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202440
July 202437
June 202433
May 202424
April 202419
March 202434
February 202422
January 202436
December 202315
November 202326
October 202341
September 202327

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202413
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 202415
January 20245
December 202314
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 202314
November 202314
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 202419
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202412
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Haviland Road West
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Undercliff Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Florence Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Michelgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 12. The Marina
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wharncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watkin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Glen Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Honeycombe Chine
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Drummond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Donoughmore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1