RICHMOND WOOD ROAD, BH8 9DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9DQ

RICHMOND WOOD ROAD, BH8 9DQ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9DQ 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 9DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9DQ, encompassing approximately 5030 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BH8 9DQ 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
  • St Alban'S Crescent with total crimes: 2

RICHMOND WOOD ROAD, BH8 9DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.5775.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-50.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.9760.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.59100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In June 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 behaviour54.37-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.99100.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.1710.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1916.67%
Vehicle crime21.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.19-25.00%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.5914.29%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1840.00%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-87.50%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.40-71.43%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.17-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-50.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 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 offences85.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 8 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 9DQ 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. St Alban'S Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Richmond Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Avon Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Shelbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1