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

Overview of Crime in BH5 2EL

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2EL, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2EL, encompassing approximately 1002 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH5 2EL area, explore the BH5 2EL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH5 2EL area, visit the BH5 2EL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH5 2EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisherman'S Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Wentworth Avenue with total crimes: 2

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.950.00%
Vehicle crime34.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-75.00%
Public order21.99100.00%
Shoplifting11.99-66.67%
Burglary11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour825.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.980.00%
Shoplifting34.990.00%
Drugs22.990.00%
Other theft21.99-33.33%
Robbery21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In July 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 behaviour820.94-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences57.9825.00%
Other theft34.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Burglary11.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.94125.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.97-33.33%
Public order23.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Shoplifting11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%
Burglary11.00-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.98300.00%
Burglary33.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.95200.00%
Burglary45.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Drugs11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.98-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.99-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.99-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.9866.67%
Vehicle crime44.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Burglary12.99-75.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary416.95300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9950.00%
Vehicle crime22.99100.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.98-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.99-66.67%
Public order11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary11.00-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.9825.00%
Burglary34.99200.00%
Other theft32.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Vehicle crime12.99-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour411.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.99-33.33%
Burglary11.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.990.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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 2EL postcode area is presented below.

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