BH8 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 8SB

BH8 8SB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8SB 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 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8SB, encompassing approximately 3952 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BH8 8SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Henville Road with total crimes: 3

BH8 8SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.146.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.05-50.00%
Public order52.7825.00%
Burglary41.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.71-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour155.57-28.57%
Burglary63.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Public order41.0133.33%
Robbery21.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.4714.81%
Anti-social behaviour217.8410.53%
Criminal damage and arson55.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.2317.39%
Anti-social behaviour196.8390.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.8133.33%
Shoplifting82.02700.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.1627.78%
Anti-social behaviour105.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-33.33%
Public order41.52300.00%
Burglary31.01-40.00%
Drugs20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.95-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour124.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime103.04233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.53125.00%
Burglary52.2866.67%
Other theft41.260.00%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.51-60.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.48137.50%
Anti-social behaviour159.6125.00%
Shoplifting53.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.26100.00%
Other theft41.0133.33%
Vehicle crime31.01-57.14%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Drugs20.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.406.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.0533.33%
Vehicle crime73.04250.00%
Public order51.770.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.79-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-37.50%
Public order51.26150.00%
Other theft31.26-40.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.4356.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.32-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson83.2914.29%
Other theft52.02150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2650.00%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Drugs10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.695.56%
Violence and sexual offences164.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.0516.67%
Burglary41.77100.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51-60.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.1941.18%
Anti-social behaviour186.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.550.00%
Other theft51.520.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-87.50%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2114.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.310.00%
Vehicle crime84.300.00%
Robbery22.020.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202421
June 202419
May 202410
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 202313
November 202319
October 202318
September 202321

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202431
June 202427
May 202423
April 202418
March 202438
February 202416
January 202415
December 202325
November 202316
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Henville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Soberton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shelbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cleveland Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Clement'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Bethia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Avon Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wilkins Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Lawrence Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1