BH8 8LX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.49 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8LX 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 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8LX, encompassing approximately 5930 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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 13.49 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.06 | -34.62% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.87 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.18 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.67 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 18.89 | -2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 5.73 | -29.73% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.38 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.52 | -27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.35 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.01 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.84 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.84 | -28.57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 21.42 | 85.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 6.24 | 12.90% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.90 | 116.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.19 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.85 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.52 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.18 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 14.84 | -27.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.23 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.37 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.18 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.01 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.01 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.84 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 16.86 | 186.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 7.25 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.71 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.52 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.34 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -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 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 13.83 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 4.05 | -48.28% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.53 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.35 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.01 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.51 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.51 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 16.02 | 16.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.89 | -41.94% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.04 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.35 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.35 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.35 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.18 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.67 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.51 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, 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 | 16.02 | 55.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 5.23 | -19.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.22 | -38.46% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.01 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.84 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.84 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.67 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 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 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 17.20 | 82.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.23 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.37 | 225.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.19 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.35 | -22.22% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.18 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.51 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 12.48 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 4.05 | -26.09% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.87 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.52 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.35 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 15.51 | -27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 4.05 | -28.12% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.88 | 57.14% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.01 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.01 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 18.72 | -2.94% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 5.56 | 18.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.35 | -41.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.18 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.01 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.01 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 18.55 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 5.73 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 35 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 43 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 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 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| 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 | 12 |
A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 | 1 |
| 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 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 8LX 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 | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| 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 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |