BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 2DW

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2DW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2DW, encompassing approximately 1485 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

BH5 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentworth Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Wentworth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Marina Gardens with total crimes: 1

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3733.33%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.71150.00%
Public order23.370.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.400.00%
Public order13.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-66.67%

In February 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 offences35.38200.00%
Vehicle crime22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.7350.00%
Burglary22.020.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35100.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.690.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 2DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wentworth Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Southern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1