HOSKER ROAD, BH5 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 2DD

HOSKER ROAD, BH5 2DD, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2DD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH5 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH5 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2DD, encompassing approximately 3288 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH5 2DD area, explore the BH5 2DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

BH5 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Southbourne Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HOSKER ROAD, BH5 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.60-20.00%
Shoplifting93.6528.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.74-18.18%
Vehicle crime42.74300.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft20.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-71.43%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.3575.00%
Shoplifting72.13-50.00%
Other theft62.13200.00%
Burglary41.8233.33%
Public order31.220.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.03-25.00%
Shoplifting144.56-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.260.00%
Vehicle crime62.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Burglary31.220.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.91-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.2942.86%
Shoplifting206.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.0833.33%
Other theft72.43-12.50%
Public order42.13100.00%
Burglary31.22-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.6816.67%
Other theft84.26166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-40.00%
Shoplifting51.82150.00%
Burglary41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.65-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-50.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2080.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.4744.44%
Other theft43.9533.33%
Vehicle crime41.22-42.86%
Burglary31.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.040.00%
Vehicle crime72.7475.00%
Burglary62.13200.00%
Other theft31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.2628.57%
Vehicle crime42.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Burglary20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7716.67%
Vehicle crime84.26700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.430.00%
Burglary42.13300.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other theft30.91-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting10.61-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.8620.00%
Other theft73.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.1375.00%
Shoplifting62.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-25.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.040.00%
Other theft63.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 202415
May 202420
April 202414
March 202412
February 202418
January 202410
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202420
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH5 2DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Southbourne Grove
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parkwood Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chilcombe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Frankston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Southbourne Lane West
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ashbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hosker Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Harcourt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Darracott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Oxford Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Ravenscourt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Broom Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1