ST ALBANS AVENUE, BH8 9EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9EG

ST ALBANS AVENUE, BH8 9EG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.40 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9EG 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 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9EG, encompassing approximately 4156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (123.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BH8 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Charminster Road with total crimes: 4

ST ALBANS AVENUE, BH8 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3815.40123.53%
Anti-social behaviour89.14166.67%
Other theft41.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.96-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-80.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-77.78%
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.24-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.04233.33%
Shoplifting174.81-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson94.09350.00%
Public order72.17600.00%
Other theft61.68200.00%
Vehicle crime61.4450.00%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.79700.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime41.2033.33%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-63.64%
Shoplifting30.96-82.35%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.31-61.36%
Anti-social behaviour114.0922.22%
Violence and sexual offences102.6566.67%
Public order32.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4417.5683.33%
Anti-social behaviour910.5912.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.44300.00%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2412.99-35.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.920.00%
Burglary41.680.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3714.44-33.93%
Violence and sexual offences78.9040.00%
Vehicle crime51.68150.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72200.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5616.12211.11%
Violence and sexual offences513.4766.67%
Vehicle crime21.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting189.3812.50%
Vehicle crime74.33250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7250.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.3877.78%
Violence and sexual offences123.85500.00%
Burglary42.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.0180.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.170.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.050.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202417
July 202424
June 20243
May 202417
April 202444
March 202424
February 202437
January 202456
December 202318
November 202316
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232
September 20231

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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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 9EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting33
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs1
  • 3. Charminster Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Richmond Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Alban'S Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burnham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Richmond Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Queen'S Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1