BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 1JB

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 1JB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1JB, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH5 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Florence Road with total crimes: 5
  • Grantley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westby Road with total crimes: 2

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.95-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.06300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-75.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.71140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5450.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9525.00%
Vehicle crime41.89-20.00%
Burglary41.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.3375.00%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Burglary31.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9550.00%
Vehicle crime52.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Burglary31.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8933.33%
Burglary41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime31.51-25.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-66.67%
Robbery11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1912.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.4125.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.0333.33%
Drugs11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-83.33%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-57.14%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Burglary10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.030.00%
Public order52.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Florence Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grantley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Westby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Percy Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boscombe Cliff Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Grasmere Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Crabton Close Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Byron Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Boscombe Overcliff Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1