WESTBY ROAD, BH5 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1HE

WESTBY ROAD, BH5 1HE, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.28 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1HE 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 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1HE, encompassing approximately 3165 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

BH5 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haviland Road West with total crimes: 15
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

WESTBY ROAD, BH5 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.2829.63%
Anti-social behaviour2611.0613.04%
Other theft118.21450.00%
Vehicle crime63.4850.00%
Burglary51.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Public order51.58-28.57%
Drugs21.580.00%
Shoplifting20.63-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.9112.50%
Anti-social behaviour238.539.52%
Shoplifting117.2710.00%
Public order73.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.58300.00%
Bicycle theft31.260.00%
Other theft20.95-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.01-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour217.5823.53%
Shoplifting106.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.16100.00%
Public order42.530.00%
Other theft41.26-20.00%
Drugs21.26-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.5915.62%
Shoplifting2011.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour176.3270.00%
Other theft55.37-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5833.33%
Public order41.26-50.00%
Drugs41.26300.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.02-13.51%
Shoplifting2210.1157.14%
Anti-social behaviour106.95-68.75%
Public order83.16-11.11%
Other theft62.530.00%
Burglary41.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-83.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3738.8654.17%
Anti-social behaviour3211.6968.42%
Shoplifting1410.11-6.67%
Vehicle crime124.42140.00%
Public order93.79350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.84-57.14%
Other theft61.900.00%
Burglary51.900.00%
Drugs11.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.65-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour197.58-5.00%
Shoplifting156.0087.50%
Criminal damage and arson144.74100.00%
Other theft64.4220.00%
Vehicle crime51.900.00%
Burglary51.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.580.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.02-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour2011.6933.33%
Shoplifting86.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.53-12.50%
Public order62.2120.00%
Burglary61.900.00%
Other theft51.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.58-37.50%
Possession of weapons11.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3831.5935.71%
Anti-social behaviour1512.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.74300.00%
Other theft82.530.00%
Vehicle crime82.53100.00%
Burglary62.53200.00%
Public order51.9025.00%
Shoplifting41.58-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.260.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.12-34.88%
Anti-social behaviour258.85-21.88%
Shoplifting107.90-41.18%
Other theft83.160.00%
Public order42.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-66.67%
Drugs20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.63100.00%
Burglary20.63-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4340.1386.96%
Anti-social behaviour3213.5933.33%
Shoplifting1710.11-10.53%
Burglary85.3760.00%
Other theft82.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.53100.00%
Public order61.90-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.90-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.63-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2430.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.580.00%
Shoplifting197.270.00%
Public order76.000.00%
Other theft62.210.00%
Burglary51.900.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Theft from the person31.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202427
June 202424
May 202437
April 202432
March 202437
February 202424
January 202437
December 202338
November 202328
October 202343
September 202323

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202423
June 202421
May 202417
April 202410
March 202432
February 202419
January 202420
December 202315
November 202325
October 202332
September 202324

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 202420
April 202422
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Haviland Road West
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Christchurch Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Horace Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathcote Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wilton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haviland Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. St James'S Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Florence Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Watkin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Grantley Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Glen Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grasmere Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Police Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Prior Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Portman Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Centenary Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Roumelia Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Woodland Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Browning Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Crabton Close Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Wolverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Colonnade Road West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Gladstone Road East
    Total1
    Shoplifting1