CRAIGMOOR AVENUE, BH8 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9LR

CRAIGMOOR AVENUE, BH8 9LR, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9LR, encompassing approximately 2584 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

BH8 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Way with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • A3060 with total crimes: 5

CRAIGMOOR AVENUE, BH8 9LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.09-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.48133.33%
Shoplifting72.71600.00%
Burglary42.71100.00%
Vehicle crime41.55100.00%
Bicycle theft31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-50.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-91.67%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3220.00%
Shoplifting124.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.320.00%
Public order31.55-40.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8311.11%
Public order53.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93300.00%
Shoplifting41.55-76.47%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.54-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences96.58200.00%
Other theft23.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.5480.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-57.14%
Public order21.160.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.7711.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.7175.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6712.50%
Shoplifting93.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Other theft11.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.0971.43%
Violence and sexual offences84.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-33.33%
Public order41.55100.00%
Bicycle theft41.55300.00%
Other theft41.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.320.00%
Other theft52.32150.00%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.320.00%
Shoplifting52.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.930.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202412
June 20244
May 202417
April 202418
March 202410
February 20249
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. A3060
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hamblin Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cattistock Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Craigmoor Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Culford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bradpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Craigmoor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Midwood Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sandy Mead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1