FLORENCE ROAD, BH5 1HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1HH

FLORENCE ROAD, BH5 1HH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.37 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1HH 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 1HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1HH, encompassing approximately 4828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

BH5 1HH 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: 8

FLORENCE ROAD, BH5 1HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3322.376.45%
Violence and sexual offences326.83-21.95%
Shoplifting96.63125.00%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Other theft71.450.00%
Bicycle theft51.45400.00%
Public order51.04150.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-57.14%
Drugs30.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.7564.00%
Anti-social behaviour318.49-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson76.4216.67%
Other theft71.450.00%
Shoplifting41.45-66.67%
Burglary40.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-50.00%
Public order20.62-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.5417.24%
Violence and sexual offences257.04-7.41%
Shoplifting125.1820.00%
Public order102.49100.00%
Other theft72.0740.00%
Vehicle crime61.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.0545.00%
Violence and sexual offences276.01-15.62%
Shoplifting105.59-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson82.0714.29%
Public order51.66150.00%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.1314.29%
Anti-social behaviour206.6366.67%
Shoplifting194.14-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson73.9475.00%
Other theft61.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.2466.67%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Burglary30.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Public order20.41-77.78%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.307.69%
Shoplifting225.8046.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.56-62.50%
Public order92.490.00%
Other theft81.8660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-50.00%
Burglary40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-76.92%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3223.8268.42%
Violence and sexual offences266.630.00%
Shoplifting155.380.00%
Vehicle crime133.11160.00%
Public order92.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.86-46.67%
Other theft51.66-16.67%
Burglary51.0425.00%
Drugs11.04-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.54-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour195.38-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.94114.29%
Shoplifting153.1187.50%
Other theft63.110.00%
Bicycle theft51.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Public order41.04-33.33%
Drugs40.830.00%
Burglary40.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.05-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour207.2525.00%
Shoplifting84.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-36.36%
Public order61.45-25.00%
Other theft61.24-45.45%
Burglary41.24-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4023.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour168.28-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.311000.00%
Other theft112.28-15.38%
Vehicle crime82.2860.00%
Public order81.66100.00%
Burglary71.66250.00%
Shoplifting41.45-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.21-34.29%
Other theft134.76160.00%
Shoplifting92.69-47.06%
Vehicle crime51.8666.67%
Public order41.04-50.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Burglary20.41-75.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-85.71%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour358.2834.62%
Shoplifting177.25-10.53%
Public order83.5214.29%
Burglary81.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.66133.33%
Other theft51.45-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime30.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences3523.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.250.00%
Shoplifting195.380.00%
Other theft73.940.00%
Public order71.450.00%
Burglary61.450.00%
Drugs41.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202441
July 202425
June 202427
May 202432
April 202428
March 202426
February 202426
January 202435
December 202340
November 202330
October 202340
September 202335

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202431
July 202434
June 202429
May 202420
April 202412
March 202432
February 202419
January 202420
December 202316
November 202323
October 202335
September 202326

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202413
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 202419
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 202415
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 1HH 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
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Crabton Close Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Marina
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Watkin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Glen Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Honeycombe Chine
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grosvenor Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Wollstonecraft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Percy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1