BH8 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9DB

BH8 9DB, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9DB, encompassing approximately 2505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BH8 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jewell Road with total crimes: 10
  • Leydene Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Watton Close with total crimes: 4

BH8 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.17-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.390.00%
Burglary53.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0033.33%
Vehicle crime21.60-50.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 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 offences1417.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.59300.00%
Public order53.1966.67%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-57.14%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.375.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.380.00%
Public order32.79-25.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1742.86%
Public order47.9833.33%
Shoplifting31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9875.00%
Public order35.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.59-57.89%
Burglary33.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.77137.50%
Other theft37.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-50.00%
Other theft11.20-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4050.00%
Other theft52.40400.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-60.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.4025.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.190.00%
Vehicle crime42.400.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202421
June 202420
May 202414
April 20248
March 202419
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jewell Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Leydene Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Watton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Craigmoor Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birch Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Throop Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Poppy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Cowdrey Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Culford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craigmoor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Midwood Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sandy Mead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Longbarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1