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

Overview of Crime in BH5 1FE

OWLS ROAD, BH5 1FE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.82 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1FE 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 1FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1FE, encompassing approximately 3862 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH5 1FE 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 1FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 behaviour2823.82-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences267.25-7.14%
Public order106.73100.00%
Other theft72.5975.00%
Vehicle crime61.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-54.55%
Burglary31.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-75.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3126.1572.22%
Violence and sexual offences288.03-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson117.2583.33%
Shoplifting82.85700.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-50.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.8564.29%
Anti-social behaviour1811.9150.00%
Vehicle crime84.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0750.00%
Public order51.5525.00%
Other theft41.29-33.33%
Burglary31.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.9021.74%
Anti-social behaviour127.25-42.86%
Other theft63.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-20.00%
Public order41.04-66.67%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Burglary31.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.04-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour215.9590.91%
Public order125.44140.00%
Vehicle crime103.1166.67%
Other theft72.5940.00%
Burglary51.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-54.55%
Shoplifting41.29300.00%
Drugs21.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson116.21175.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.85-60.71%
Vehicle crime62.85500.00%
Bicycle theft51.550.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Other theft51.2925.00%
Drugs41.29300.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour2810.87250.00%
Public order57.2566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-66.67%
Other theft41.04-50.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Drugs11.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-90.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.32500.00%
Vehicle crime103.1166.67%
Other theft82.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.07-57.89%
Burglary62.07100.00%
Drugs41.55300.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.0463.64%
Anti-social behaviour199.32-26.92%
Other theft124.92500.00%
Vehicle crime63.11100.00%
Burglary31.55-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2620.71-3.70%
Violence and sexual offences226.73-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson75.70133.33%
Shoplifting51.8166.67%
Burglary41.29-20.00%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Drugs20.78-60.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3626.1524.14%
Anti-social behaviour279.32-12.90%
Vehicle crime66.99100.00%
Other theft51.55-37.50%
Drugs51.29400.00%
Public order51.29-28.57%
Burglary51.29150.00%
Theft from the person31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-57.14%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.826.90%
Violence and sexual offences298.03-25.64%
Other theft87.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0716.67%
Public order71.81-22.22%
Vehicle crime31.81-62.50%
Shoplifting30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour2910.100.00%
Public order97.510.00%
Vehicle crime82.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Bicycle theft51.550.00%
Shoplifting51.290.00%
Other theft41.290.00%
Theft from the person41.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202428
May 202446
April 202428
March 202423
February 202424
January 202442
December 202336
November 202336
October 202322
September 202336
August 202329
July 202339

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202431
May 202418
April 202412
March 202421
February 202411
January 202428
December 20238
November 202319
October 202326
September 202327
August 202331
July 202329

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 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 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202312
October 20232
September 20235
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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 1FE 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 offences6
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Hengist Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Percy Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Carysfort Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Honeycombe Chine
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Exton Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. The Marina
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Randolph Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Horace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1