WATCOMBE ROAD, BH6 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH6 3LX

WATCOMBE ROAD, BH6 3LX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population. This BH6 3LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH6 postcode area, which has experienced 89 crimes and a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH6 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH6 3LX, encompassing approximately 4274 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH6 3LX area, explore the BH6 3LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH6 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kingfisher Close with total crimes: 2
  • Heytesbury Road with total crimes: 2

WATCOMBE ROAD, BH6 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.11-62.50%
Shoplifting20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5114.29%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.51-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.21800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11300.00%
Shoplifting30.94-70.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting103.28900.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.34-75.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences42.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.8166.67%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-40.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4566.67%
Shoplifting31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH6 3LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kingfisher Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Heytesbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Newcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Padfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Boreham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Irving Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1