HOWARD ROAD, BH8 9DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9DX

HOWARD ROAD, BH8 9DX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9DX 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 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9DX, encompassing approximately 5526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (129.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-63.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH8 9DX Crime Hotspots

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

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

HOWARD ROAD, BH8 9DX 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3913.57129.41%
Violence and sexual offences117.06-63.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.99200.00%
Vehicle crime51.63-44.44%
Other theft40.90-42.86%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-81.82%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.18-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.65233.33%
Shoplifting175.43-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson113.08450.00%
Vehicle crime91.9928.57%
Other theft71.63600.00%
Public order71.27133.33%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-57.14%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2410.86500.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.630.00%
Vehicle crime71.27133.33%
Public order31.270.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2725.00%
Other theft50.9025.00%
Shoplifting40.90-76.47%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.13-62.22%
Violence and sexual offences163.0860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.90-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-50.00%
Other theft40.72-33.33%
Public order40.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4516.8387.50%
Violence and sexual offences108.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.63300.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.0925.00%
Burglary50.90-16.67%
Public order40.9033.33%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.49-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences154.3436.36%
Other theft62.71200.00%
Burglary61.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.09-60.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3713.75-33.93%
Violence and sexual offences116.7037.50%
Vehicle crime101.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.81200.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5613.57211.11%
Violence and sexual offences810.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-71.43%
Other theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.6912.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.26-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.4077.78%
Violence and sexual offences132.9018.18%
Burglary112.351000.00%
Vehicle crime71.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.270.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5110.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.99-50.00%
Shoplifting91.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6325.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.260.00%
Shoplifting61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202430
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202417
July 202424
June 20244
May 202417
April 202445
March 202424
February 202437
January 202456
December 202318
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 202311
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 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 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

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 9DX 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. Charminster Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Richmond Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cyril Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Nortoft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Alban'S Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Burnham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Richmond Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Avon Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Myrtle Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Avon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shelbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1