WATKIN ROAD, BH5 1HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1HP

WATKIN ROAD, BH5 1HP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.39 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1HP 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 1HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1HP, encompassing approximately 4413 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

BH5 1HP 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

WATKIN ROAD, BH5 1HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2920.3916.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.57-26.47%
Shoplifting85.66700.00%
Vehicle crime61.8150.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Public order41.3633.33%
Bicycle theft40.91300.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.2641.67%
Anti-social behaviour257.70-3.85%
Other theft65.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.360.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-20.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Burglary30.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.45-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.7113.04%
Violence and sexual offences245.89-4.00%
Shoplifting115.4422.22%
Public order72.4975.00%
Other theft61.5950.00%
Vehicle crime51.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.90-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour235.6643.75%
Shoplifting95.21-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson72.0440.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Other theft40.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Drugs20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.0734.78%
Shoplifting197.02-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour164.3060.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6325.00%
Other theft51.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.1366.67%
Drugs41.13300.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.49-11.54%
Shoplifting225.2157.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.98-67.74%
Public order82.2714.29%
Other theft51.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Burglary40.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-76.92%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3124.4772.22%
Violence and sexual offences267.0223.81%
Shoplifting145.89-6.67%
Vehicle crime133.17116.67%
Public order72.95133.33%
Other theft51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-68.75%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Drugs11.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.30-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour184.76-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.08128.57%
Shoplifting153.6387.50%
Vehicle crime63.4050.00%
Other theft51.360.00%
Burglary41.1333.33%
Public order30.91-40.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.716.25%
Anti-social behaviour207.7042.86%
Shoplifting84.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-22.22%
Other theft51.59-50.00%
Public order51.13-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.13-50.00%
Burglary30.91-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.6610.34%
Anti-social behaviour147.25-22.22%
Other theft103.1711.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.27800.00%
Public order92.04125.00%
Vehicle crime82.04100.00%
Burglary71.81250.00%
Shoplifting41.59-55.56%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.570.00%
Other theft94.080.00%
Shoplifting92.040.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202424
June 202425
May 202431
April 202423
March 202426
February 202421
January 202434
December 202332
November 202329

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 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 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
July 202426
June 202423
May 202416
April 202410
March 202431
February 202418
January 202420
December 202314
November 202318

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 202416
January 20247
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202422
March 202414
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 1HP 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. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Florence Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Michelgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 9. Crabton Close Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Marina
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Watkin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Glen Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wollstonecraft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Percy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grovely Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Chessel Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Burglary1