BH6 3SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH6 3SX

BH6 3SX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This BH6 3SX 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 3SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH6 3SX, encompassing approximately 4163 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

BH6 3SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Stourcliffe Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Stourfield Road with total crimes: 2

BH6 3SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.7763.64%
Violence and sexual offences154.327.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.4425.00%
Public order31.20-25.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.1740.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.3655.56%
Shoplifting113.3610.00%
Public order42.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.96100.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.7766.67%
Shoplifting102.40-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences92.40-40.00%
Other theft62.16200.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9725.00%
Shoplifting133.60-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Other theft20.96-71.43%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.88100.00%
Other theft71.9216.67%
Burglary41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3728.57%
Other theft62.16500.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 behaviour95.7628.57%
Violence and sexual offences72.16-53.33%
Shoplifting51.68400.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0987.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.60-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.44200.00%
Burglary21.44-75.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.850.00%
Burglary82.16166.67%
Violence and sexual offences81.92-11.11%
Other theft51.92150.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.160.00%
Vehicle crime42.16-20.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3366.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.6080.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.48-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.170.00%
Shoplifting62.16100.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2066.67%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20249
June 202415
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 202415
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202410
June 202413
May 202420
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

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 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 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 BH6 3SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stourcliffe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stourfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stedman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Douglas Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Southbourne Lane East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Southbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fisherman'S Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wentworth Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Broom Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grand Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Marina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Appletree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hosker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carbery Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. New Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Pine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southern Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Southwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pinecliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1