BROAD AVENUE, BH8 9HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9HF

BROAD AVENUE, BH8 9HF, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9HF 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 9HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9HF, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH8 9HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mallard Road with total crimes: 4
  • Brackendale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

BROAD AVENUE, BH8 9HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.6466.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-50.00%
Public order32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.0560.00%
Vehicle crime34.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.910.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.650.00%
Shoplifting11.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.91-25.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.330.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4933.33%
Bicycle theft12.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.15100.00%
Shoplifting32.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.1566.67%
Public order32.91200.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-50.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33200.00%
Burglary21.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.560.00%
Burglary42.330.00%
Shoplifting12.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mallard Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brackendale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Seagull Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Mallard Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Normanhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Hadden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parkway Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1