BH8 9BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9BB

BH8 9BB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9BB 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 9BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9BB, encompassing approximately 1904 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BH8 9BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Soberton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

BH8 9BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.189.09%
Anti-social behaviour66.30-45.45%
Other theft23.15-50.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.48-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour115.78-21.43%
Other theft45.7833.33%
Burglary32.100.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Drugs11.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.3664.29%
Anti-social behaviour1412.0816.67%
Vehicle crime47.350.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-50.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1420.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.359.09%
Criminal damage and arson46.3033.33%
Shoplifting42.10100.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.3037.50%
Drugs45.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-50.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.05-81.82%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.21-25.00%
Shoplifting116.301000.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.20200.00%
Vehicle crime53.15150.00%
Burglary22.630.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour148.40133.33%
Other theft47.35100.00%
Drugs32.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.330.00%
Vehicle crime67.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1520.00%
Other theft23.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Drugs11.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.28-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.63400.00%
Drugs22.63100.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.40-9.09%
Vehicle crime25.250.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.6537.50%
Violence and sexual offences45.78-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.50-33.33%
Other theft54.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63100.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.05-66.67%
Drugs11.05-50.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1221.010.00%
Vehicle crime66.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.150.00%
Bicycle theft32.630.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Burglary31.580.00%
Robbery21.580.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202423
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 202414
December 202316
November 20234
October 202320
September 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 9BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Soberton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grants Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Harrison Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bethia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hayes Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King'S Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Boscombe Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ashley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Grant'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Thistlebarrow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1