ROTHERFIELD ROAD, BH5 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 2DS

ROTHERFIELD ROAD, BH5 2DS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.43 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2DS, encompassing approximately 1801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH5 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Stourfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fisherman'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

ROTHERFIELD ROAD, BH5 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.43166.67%
Violence and sexual offences78.88-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.890.00%
Public order31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.43-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences84.4433.33%
Shoplifting64.4420.00%
Vehicle crime33.3350.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.76-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.00-25.00%
Shoplifting53.33-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.78300.00%
Vehicle crime22.22-50.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1223.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.44100.00%
Public order42.220.00%
Burglary22.22-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2026.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.5566.67%
Burglary52.7825.00%
Other theft32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.5420.00%
Shoplifting53.33400.00%
Burglary42.780.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.3360.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.44-44.44%
Vehicle crime12.78-75.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences913.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0025.00%
Vehicle crime42.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Burglary11.67-80.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7833.33%
Other theft32.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67200.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-40.00%
Public order11.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.7833.33%
Burglary32.2250.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Public order21.110.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-62.50%
Burglary21.670.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.990.00%
Vehicle crime44.440.00%
Shoplifting22.220.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202420
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stourfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fisherman'S Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wentworth Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Broom Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1