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

Overview of Crime in BH5 1HU

FLORENCE ROAD, BH5 1HU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.31 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1HU 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 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1HU, encompassing approximately 4750 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH5 1HU 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 1HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.31-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour326.746.67%
Shoplifting96.74200.00%
Vehicle crime81.89166.67%
Other theft71.680.00%
Public order51.47150.00%
Bicycle theft41.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-57.14%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.6865.38%
Anti-social behaviour309.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.3116.67%
Other theft71.470.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Shoplifting30.84-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Public order20.63-77.78%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.8411.11%
Violence and sexual offences266.31-13.33%
Shoplifting115.4710.00%
Public order92.3280.00%
Other theft71.8940.00%
Vehicle crime61.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.36-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour276.3150.00%
Shoplifting105.68-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson82.1033.33%
Public order51.6866.67%
Other theft51.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.05-40.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.5235.71%
Shoplifting198.00-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour184.0038.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.7950.00%
Other theft61.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Burglary41.050.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Public order30.84-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

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 offences2821.26-3.45%
Shoplifting225.8946.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.63-64.86%
Public order92.7412.50%
Other theft81.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-50.00%
Burglary40.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-76.92%
Other crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3725.8976.19%
Violence and sexual offences297.797.41%
Shoplifting156.100.00%
Vehicle crime133.16116.67%
Public order82.74166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.68-50.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Burglary51.2625.00%
Drugs11.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.52-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour215.68-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson164.42128.57%
Shoplifting153.3787.50%
Other theft63.160.00%
Vehicle crime61.2650.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.102.56%
Anti-social behaviour298.4281.25%
Shoplifting86.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-36.36%
Other theft61.47-45.45%
Public order51.26-37.50%
Burglary41.05-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.84-42.86%
Other crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.3618.18%
Anti-social behaviour168.21-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.37450.00%
Other theft112.32-8.33%
Public order82.32100.00%
Vehicle crime71.6840.00%
Burglary71.47250.00%
Shoplifting41.47-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.950.00%
Other theft124.840.00%
Shoplifting92.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.890.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202443
July 202426
June 202430
May 202438
April 202428
March 202429
February 202427
January 202440
December 202339
November 202333

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 202413
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 202430
June 202427
May 202418
April 202413
March 202437
February 202421
January 202429
December 202316
November 202323

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 202410
May 202419
April 202422
March 202415
February 202415
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 202416
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

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 1HU 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. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Windsor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Florence Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walpole Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Carnarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Michelgrove Road
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 11. Crabton Close Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Marina
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Owls Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Roumelia Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Watkin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Adeline Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Horace Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Heathcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Glen Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sea Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Haviland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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