BH7 7DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH7 7DQ

BH7 7DQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 137.10 per 1,000 population. This BH7 7DQ 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH7 7DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH7 7DQ, encompassing approximately 328 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BH7 7DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jewell Road with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

BH7 7DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14137.10-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour842.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson524.3725.00%
Vehicle crime515.23400.00%
Shoplifting415.2333.33%
Public order312.1950.00%
Other theft29.14100.00%
Burglary26.090.00%
Possession of weapons16.090.00%
Bicycle theft13.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24143.1984.62%
Anti-social behaviour873.12166.67%
Criminal damage and arson424.370.00%
Shoplifting312.19200.00%
Burglary29.140.00%
Public order26.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft16.090.00%
Drugs13.050.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1373.1262.50%
Public order339.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.14-40.00%
Burglary29.140.00%
Shoplifting16.09-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%
Bicycle theft13.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences879.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour524.37-28.57%
Shoplifting415.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft212.190.00%
Other theft26.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.09100.00%
Vehicle crime16.090.00%
Drugs13.050.00%
Public order13.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour760.93-30.00%
Shoplifting521.3325.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.23-80.00%
Public order29.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.09-66.67%
Other theft13.05-92.31%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15164.5166.67%
Other theft1345.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1039.61100.00%
Shoplifting430.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.19200.00%
Public order39.140.00%
Other crime29.140.00%
Bicycle theft26.09-33.33%
Burglary16.090.00%
Vehicle crime13.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13118.82550.00%
Violence and sexual offences939.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour527.42-16.67%
Public order315.23200.00%
Bicycle theft39.14200.00%
Vehicle crime29.140.00%
Shoplifting26.090.00%
Theft from the person16.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1273.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour636.560.00%
Other theft218.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.090.00%
Bicycle theft16.090.00%
Public order13.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1488.35-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour642.65-45.45%
Other theft318.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.14100.00%
Public order26.090.00%
Vehicle crime26.09100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1594.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1145.7057.14%
Other theft333.510.00%
Vehicle crime19.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1085.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour730.4740.00%
Shoplifting621.3320.00%
Other theft318.28200.00%
Possession of weapons19.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences679.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour518.280.00%
Shoplifting515.230.00%
Public order415.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.190.00%
Burglary16.090.00%
Bicycle theft13.050.00%
Robbery13.050.00%
Other theft13.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 202413
February 202413
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202424
June 202413
May 20248
April 20243
March 202415
February 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Jewell Road
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cheshire Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1