BH8 8UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 8UP

BH8 8UP, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.01 per 1,000 population. This BH8 8UP 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 8UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 8UP, encompassing approximately 5685 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH8 8UP area, explore the BH8 8UP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (105.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BH8 8UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Belvedere Road with total crimes: 4

BH8 8UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3913.01105.26%
Violence and sexual offences126.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1175.00%
Other theft51.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.88-63.64%
Public order20.70-75.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-81.82%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.24130.77%
Shoplifting195.28-20.83%
Vehicle crime113.3457.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.93120.00%
Public order81.93100.00%
Other theft71.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-42.86%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime20.35100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.228.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.29-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-16.67%
Other theft50.880.00%
Public order40.8833.33%
Burglary30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.32-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour82.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.4120.00%
Shoplifting61.06-64.71%
Other theft51.0625.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9657.14%
Shoplifting173.87-62.22%
Anti-social behaviour122.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11-50.00%
Other theft40.88-42.86%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4518.1287.50%
Anti-social behaviour167.9114.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.81-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.46400.00%
Other theft71.7616.67%
Public order51.2366.67%
Burglary40.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime10.70-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.77-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences184.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.1775.00%
Burglary72.46250.00%
Other theft61.23100.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-54.55%
Public order30.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3715.13-33.93%
Violence and sexual offences166.5133.33%
Vehicle crime112.81175.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.93100.00%
Public order61.410.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5615.30211.11%
Violence and sexual offences129.85-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.70-33.33%
Burglary30.700.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.325.88%
Violence and sexual offences133.17-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.6688.89%
Violence and sexual offences152.9915.38%
Anti-social behaviour122.6420.00%
Burglary112.111000.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-16.67%
Other theft40.88-20.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3818.18%
Anti-social behaviour102.29-44.44%
Shoplifting91.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.5820.00%
Vehicle crime61.06100.00%
Other theft51.0666.67%
Bicycle theft50.88400.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.170.00%
Shoplifting81.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202430
July 202413
June 202412
May 202422
April 202414
March 202418
February 202416
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202419
July 202424
June 20246
May 202417
April 202445
March 202424
February 202437
January 202456
December 202318
November 202317
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
November 202311
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting33
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Charminster Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Richmond Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cyril Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Nortoft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Alban'S Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Linwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Richmond Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shelbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1