BH8 0HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 0HW

BH8 0HW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.53 per 1,000 population. This BH8 0HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH8 postcode area, which has experienced 272 crimes and a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH8 0HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 0HW, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH8 0HW area, explore the BH8 0HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BH8 0HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jewell Road with total crimes: 10
  • Leydene Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

BH8 0HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.53-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.5012.50%
Burglary53.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Shoplifting31.3850.00%
Other theft11.04-75.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.61-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour86.23166.67%
Public order52.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-50.00%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5315.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.960.00%
Public order42.77-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.4642.86%
Public order56.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Shoplifting31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6575.00%
Public order24.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-77.78%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.69125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.11-57.89%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.1172.73%
Anti-social behaviour46.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2322.22%
Other theft23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9250.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.08-50.00%
Other theft52.080.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6971.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.5314.29%
Vehicle crime72.7716.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.42-22.22%
Public order42.42300.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.110.00%
Vehicle crime62.420.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202423
June 202420
May 202414
April 20248
March 202419
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 0HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jewell Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Leydene Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Watton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Craigmoor Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Throop Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Poppy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Stacey Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Cowdrey Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Culford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Craigmoor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Midwood Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sandy Mead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Longbarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1