LOWTHER ROAD, BH8 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 8NW

LOWTHER ROAD, BH8 8NW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8NW 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 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8NW, encompassing approximately 6716 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BH8 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Methuen Close with total crimes: 5
  • Milton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cyril Road with total crimes: 4

LOWTHER ROAD, BH8 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.36-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour91.64-18.18%
Burglary51.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.42-45.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7425.00%
Public order40.74-63.64%
Burglary40.60300.00%
Shoplifting30.6050.00%
Other theft30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.4242.86%
Public order112.98175.00%
Other theft71.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.60-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.427.69%
Shoplifting62.080.00%
Vehicle crime60.89100.00%
Other theft50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Public order40.74300.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.44130.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.4244.44%
Other theft51.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour91.49-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3450.00%
Other theft50.8966.67%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5911.76%
Anti-social behaviour102.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Burglary30.45200.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.44-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04-14.29%
Public order50.8925.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.85233.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.79250.00%
Public order41.04300.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202420
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 202310

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202423
July 202423
June 202423
May 202423
April 202410
March 202419
February 202417
January 202420
December 20236

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
December 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
March 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 8NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Methuen Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Milton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cyril Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nortoft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Henville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Elwyn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wessex Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lowther Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Portchester Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ascham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Methuen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilkins Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lawrence Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Shelbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ophir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1