BH8 8LB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.08 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8LB 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 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8LB, encompassing approximately 6043 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 12.08 | -9.68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.63 | -48.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.15 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.99 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.83 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.50 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.33 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 16.88 | -6.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.13 | -21.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.14 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.82 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.32 | -45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.99 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.66 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.66 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 19.86 | 3.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.46 | 68.42% |
| Public order | 12 | 5.30 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.99 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.66 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.40 | -5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.30 | -13.64% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.14 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 0.99 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.99 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.99 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.66 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 15.55 | 209.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.63 | 4.76% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.64 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.65 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.49 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.16 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.66 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 11.91 | 16.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 3.47 | -56.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.82 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.32 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.99 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.66 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.50 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.33 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.33 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 15.39 | -7.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.14 | -37.93% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.98 | 140.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.99 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.32 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.99 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.66 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 14.89 | 93.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 4.80 | 3.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.47 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.99 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.99 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.66 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.66 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.33 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 14.89 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.30 | -42.31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.48 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.99 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.65 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.32 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.66 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.33 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 11.25 | 30.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 4.30 | -35.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.15 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.66 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.50 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 14.06 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.31 | -35.48% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.31 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.82 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.32 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 5 | 0.99 | -28.57% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.66 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.66 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 16.88 | 6.90% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 5.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.14 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.49 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.16 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.16 | -36.36% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 17.37 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 4.80 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 32 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 8LB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |