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

Overview of Crime in BH5 2EN

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF DRIVE, BH5 2EN, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2EN 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 2EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2EN, encompassing approximately 1263 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

BH5 2EN 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 2EN 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-71.43%
Public order21.58100.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour717.41-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.5425.00%
Other theft23.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.04-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.91-42.86%
Public order23.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-50.00%
Burglary10.79-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.8316.67%
Burglary55.5425.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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 offences614.25200.00%
Burglary44.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Public order11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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 behaviour34.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.58-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.04100.00%
Vehicle crime44.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Burglary12.37-75.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary413.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime24.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Public order10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.660.00%
Other theft33.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2EN 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. Southern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1