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

Overview of Crime in BH5 1LN

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 1LN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This BH5 1LN 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 1LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 1LN, encompassing approximately 1768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH5 1LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wollstonecraft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 1
  • Grovely Avenue with total crimes: 1

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 1LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.65100.00%
Vehicle crime22.26-33.33%
Public order11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.13-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.960.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%
Burglary21.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-60.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.3566.67%
Burglary32.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.910.00%
Burglary32.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Wollstonecraft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Byron Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Grovely Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Woodland Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chessel Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1