BENNETT ROAD, BH8 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 8RQ

BENNETT ROAD, BH8 8RQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8RQ, encompassing approximately 7266 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH8 8RQ area, explore the BH8 8RQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BH8 8RQ area, visit the BH8 8RQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BH8 8RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Methuen Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cyril Road with total crimes: 4
  • Nortoft Road with total crimes: 3

BENNETT ROAD, BH8 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.93-20.00%
Burglary41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-50.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.913.70%
Anti-social behaviour103.85-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.3833.33%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Shoplifting40.830.00%
Public order40.55-60.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other theft30.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.6017.39%
Anti-social behaviour163.7245.45%
Public order102.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38-14.29%
Other theft60.83200.00%
Vehicle crime60.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.08-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour113.1722.22%
Shoplifting81.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Public order40.55100.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.280.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-42.86%
Burglary40.550.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.71-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour122.0671.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.6575.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Drugs50.830.00%
Other theft40.69-20.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Public order10.14-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.8469.23%
Anti-social behaviour73.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.96-25.00%
Other theft50.8366.67%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Burglary40.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-20.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.93-18.75%
Vehicle crime81.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Public order50.6966.67%
Drugs30.690.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2040.00%
Other theft40.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-50.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-60.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.09-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.38300.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.69-58.33%
Other theft30.69-25.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.88-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour121.93-40.00%
Burglary51.65400.00%
Vehicle crime50.69150.00%
Other theft40.6933.33%
Public order30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.84-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences172.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34150.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Other theft30.41-25.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.030.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 202414
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 202427
June 202423
May 202427
April 202415
March 202422
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202314
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
March 20244
November 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245
February 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Methuen Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Cyril Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nortoft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Stanley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Henville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shelbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cleveland Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Avon Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Lowther Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Ascham Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Methuen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wilkins Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lawrence Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Shelbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ophir Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1