ST JOHNS ROAD, BH5 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1EL

ST JOHNS ROAD, BH5 1EL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.36 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH5 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH5 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1EL, encompassing approximately 3687 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

BH5 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wharncliffe Road with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10

ST JOHNS ROAD, BH5 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour3312.2010.00%
Other theft108.9542.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.7180.00%
Vehicle crime62.440.00%
Shoplifting51.6366.67%
Burglary51.3666.67%
Drugs41.36300.00%
Bicycle theft21.08-33.33%
Public order20.54-83.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.0220.69%
Anti-social behaviour309.49-11.76%
Public order128.14100.00%
Other theft73.2540.00%
Vehicle crime61.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Shoplifting30.81-72.73%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.81100.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.0288.89%
Violence and sexual offences299.22-46.30%
Shoplifting117.86450.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.9842.86%
Public order62.710.00%
Other theft51.63-37.50%
Burglary31.360.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.1958.82%
Anti-social behaviour1814.640.00%
Vehicle crime94.88125.00%
Other theft82.44-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.1740.00%
Public order61.90-33.33%
Burglary31.630.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54-77.78%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.9313.33%
Anti-social behaviour189.22-25.00%
Public order94.88-30.77%
Other theft92.4412.50%
Shoplifting92.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.36-63.64%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Burglary30.81-50.00%
Theft from the person30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.0215.38%
Anti-social behaviour248.1450.00%
Public order136.5185.71%
Vehicle crime113.5357.14%
Other theft82.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.17-38.46%
Burglary62.17200.00%
Shoplifting51.630.00%
Drugs21.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.22-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.34160.00%
Public order73.530.00%
Vehicle crime71.90133.33%
Other theft61.900.00%
Bicycle theft51.630.00%
Shoplifting51.36150.00%
Drugs41.3633.33%
Burglary21.08-60.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5031.46-12.28%
Anti-social behaviour3213.5668.42%
Public order78.68133.33%
Other theft61.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-64.29%
Burglary51.36-50.00%
Drugs31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-70.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5736.3442.50%
Anti-social behaviour1915.46-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson145.15600.00%
Burglary103.80150.00%
Other theft102.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime102.7166.67%
Drugs42.71300.00%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Robbery20.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.02-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour2210.85-40.54%
Other theft155.9787.50%
Vehicle crime64.0750.00%
Shoplifting51.63-64.29%
Public order51.36-16.67%
Burglary41.36-60.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-77.78%
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.15-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour3711.1227.59%
Shoplifting1410.03100.00%
Burglary103.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.71200.00%
Other theft82.4414.29%
Public order62.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4833.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2913.020.00%
Vehicle crime87.860.00%
Burglary72.170.00%
Other theft71.900.00%
Shoplifting71.900.00%
Public order61.900.00%
Drugs51.630.00%
Theft from the person31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202435
June 202429
May 202454
April 202434
March 202430
February 202426
January 202450
December 202357
November 202340
October 202341
September 202348

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202430
June 202434
May 202418
April 202418
March 202424
February 202416
January 202432
December 202319
November 202322
October 202337
September 202329

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 202413
January 20245
December 202314
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
October 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202411
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
November 20235
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wharncliffe Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Undercliff Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Adeline Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Horace Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Walpole Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boscombe Spa Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hamilton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cecil Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Windsor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Borthwick Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Carysfort Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Honeycombe Chine
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Knole Gardens
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Randolph Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Florence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Watkin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Glen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Centenary Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hamilton Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Knole Road
    Total1
    Other theft1