SOUTHWICK ROAD, BH6 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH6 5PS

SOUTHWICK ROAD, BH6 5PS, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.28 per 1,000 population. This BH6 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH6 5PS, encompassing approximately 3348 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH6 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warnford Place with total crimes: 3
  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 2
  • Warnford Road with total crimes: 1

SOUTHWICK ROAD, BH6 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.2850.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-69.23%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.97160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4825.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.48400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.49-44.44%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.78200.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.69-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99-50.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH6 5PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warnford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shakespeare Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Warnford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Southwick Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Ovington Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Holdenhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harting Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shelton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1