BH7 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH7 7AF

BH7 7AF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This BH7 7AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH7 postcode area, which has experienced 78 crimes and a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH7 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH7 7AF, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH7 7AF area, explore the BH7 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH7 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Grants Close with total crimes: 2

BH7 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.55-33.33%
Other theft33.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime54.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft23.030.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.58100.00%
Other theft24.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-90.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-87.50%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.67166.67%
Violence and sexual offences86.06-27.27%
Public order26.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.76-75.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.6737.50%
Vehicle crime48.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other theft12.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Public order12.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour59.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.790.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery24.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH7 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hayes Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King'S Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Middleton Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Leeson Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King'S Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Thistlebarrow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1