PORTMAN CRESCENT, BH5 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH5 2ER

PORTMAN CRESCENT, BH5 2ER, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.47 per 1,000 population. This BH5 2ER 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 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH5 2ER, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

BH5 2ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Stourfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Stedman Road with total crimes: 2

PORTMAN CRESCENT, BH5 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1721.47142.86%
Violence and sexual offences118.3022.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.37-45.45%
Vehicle crime42.930.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.3712.50%
Shoplifting74.3940.00%
Vehicle crime43.42100.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Other theft21.46-50.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.0322.22%
Violence and sexual offences85.37-20.00%
Shoplifting53.90-58.33%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1222.45-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.86-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.8828.57%
Vehicle crime44.390.00%
Public order41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Burglary31.46-50.00%
Other theft11.46-85.71%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2029.28300.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.3775.00%
Other theft73.4240.00%
Burglary63.4250.00%
Vehicle crime42.93300.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.5714.29%
Other theft53.90400.00%
Shoplifting52.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-55.56%
Burglary41.950.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.39-41.67%
Shoplifting23.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.10140.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Burglary21.95-66.67%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary614.15500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.930.00%
Vehicle crime32.44-25.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Other theft11.46-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.1360.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.900.00%
Vehicle crime52.93150.00%
Burglary32.4450.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.98-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.18-40.00%
Other theft52.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Shoplifting52.4466.67%
Burglary22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.660.00%
Other theft54.880.00%
Vehicle crime52.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 202420
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
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 2ER 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. Stedman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Southbourne Lane East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Southbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fisherman'S Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wentworth Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Broom Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wentworth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parkwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hosker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Pine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Southern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pinecliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1