CRAIGMOOR CLOSE, BH8 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH8 9LU

CRAIGMOOR CLOSE, BH8 9LU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This BH8 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH8 9LU, encompassing approximately 2631 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BH8 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leydene Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Vanguard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Craigmoor Avenue with total crimes: 2

CRAIGMOOR CLOSE, BH8 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50-11.11%
Burglary53.04400.00%
Vehicle crime51.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4250.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0880.00%
Public order23.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.18-44.44%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.08125.00%
Public order23.42100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.70500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-60.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2211.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.800.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft45.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8475.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-42.86%
Public order31.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-40.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.840.00%
Vehicle crime52.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leydene Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Vanguard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Craigmoor Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Throop Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Poppy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Culford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Balmoral Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bradpole Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Linkside Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Parkway Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Craigmoor Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Midwood Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sandy Mead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Longbarrow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1