ST ALBANS CRESCENT, BH8 9EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9EW

ST ALBANS CRESCENT, BH8 9EW, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.85 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9EW 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 9EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9EW, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH8 9EW area, explore the BH8 9EW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BH8 9EW 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 CRESCENT, BH8 9EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3822.85137.50%
Violence and sexual offences514.00-80.00%
Other theft41.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.47100.00%
Burglary21.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Public order10.37-90.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.58150.00%
Shoplifting169.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.90233.33%
Public order103.68400.00%
Other theft63.68200.00%
Vehicle crime62.2120.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-71.43%
Robbery10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.901100.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.8442.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.6875.00%
Vehicle crime52.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.58-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-63.64%
Other theft31.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Robbery20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74-88.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting1718.42-61.36%
Anti-social behaviour116.26175.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.0583.33%
Vehicle crime44.050.00%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4424.6983.33%
Violence and sexual offences616.21-25.00%
Public order42.2133.33%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2418.42-35.14%
Violence and sexual offences88.84-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.95-42.86%
Public order31.470.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-57.14%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs10.74-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3729.85-33.93%
Violence and sexual offences913.63-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.32600.00%
Vehicle crime72.58600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.58250.00%
Drugs42.58300.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5628.74211.11%
Violence and sexual offences1020.6442.86%
Public order33.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.4812.50%
Violence and sexual offences76.63-56.25%
Vehicle crime72.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.900.00%
Burglary55.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202416
July 202424
June 20242
May 202417
April 202444
March 202424
February 202437
January 202456
December 202318
November 202316

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202425
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 202316

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH8 9EW 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. Brownen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Firbank Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Strouden Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Alban'S Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Green Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Acland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burnham Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Richmond Park Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1