WALKWOOD AVENUE, BH7 7JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH7 7JR

WALKWOOD AVENUE, BH7 7JR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This BH7 7JR 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 7JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH7 7JR, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BH7 7JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lechlade Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WALKWOOD AVENUE, BH7 7JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.11150.00%
Vehicle crime32.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-66.67%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9980.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.0550.00%
Shoplifting31.68200.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1125.00%
Public order52.81150.00%
Burglary22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.67-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25100.00%
Bicycle theft22.250.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.81-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences22.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.29600.00%
Other theft73.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.9333.33%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Bicycle theft22.25-33.33%
Public order21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft714.04250.00%
Shoplifting43.930.00%
Bicycle theft32.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7466.67%
Vehicle crime32.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.7440.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.36133.33%
Shoplifting63.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3766.67%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lechlade Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatfield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chaseside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bartlett Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Walkwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1