RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 8TU

RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8TU 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 8TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8TU, encompassing approximately 4324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH8 8TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Richmond Park Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Soberton Road with total crimes: 3

RICHMOND PARK ROAD, BH8 8TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.31-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.71-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour102.54-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson42.3133.33%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4976.92%
Anti-social behaviour135.3244.44%
Other theft43.0133.33%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4844.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.01-18.18%
Shoplifting62.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3925.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.56-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences92.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08-20.00%
Public order40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-75.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.7944.44%
Violence and sexual offences123.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85400.00%
Burglary51.16400.00%
Other theft31.16-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1628.57%
Other theft52.08150.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-37.50%
Drugs21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.17150.00%
Vehicle crime82.31700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8540.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-71.43%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.24250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.1633.33%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.94-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-50.00%
Burglary31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.240.00%
Other theft53.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.240.00%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202423
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202418
February 202410
January 20244
December 202314
November 20237
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Richmond Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Soberton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Shelbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bethia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Avon Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Melbourne Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1