WATCOMBE ROAD, BH6 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH6 5LP

WATCOMBE ROAD, BH6 5LP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This BH6 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH6 5LP, encompassing approximately 3966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH6 5LP area, explore the BH6 5LP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BH6 5LP 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 5LP 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
Shoplifting63.78500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.27-66.67%
Public order20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In July 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 offences94.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27300.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.03-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.791000.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Shoplifting30.76-70.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting103.53900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 offences43.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.7720.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

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 offences53.2866.67%
Shoplifting31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.78500.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-40.00%
Shoplifting10.76-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%

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 offences54.2966.67%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 5LP 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