LIBRARY ROAD, BH9 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH9 2QH

LIBRARY ROAD, BH9 2QH, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This BH9 2QH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BH9 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BH9 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH9 2QH, encompassing approximately 6260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

BH9 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lampton Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Alexander Gardens with total crimes: 6

LIBRARY ROAD, BH9 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.90-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour123.670.00%
Other theft61.92-14.29%
Public order50.96-16.67%
Burglary30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.48-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.4720.00%
Shoplifting81.920.00%
Other theft71.28250.00%
Public order61.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-50.00%
Burglary30.48200.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.31-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour102.56-28.57%
Public order91.60350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4450.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1523.53%
Anti-social behaviour143.35-17.65%
Vehicle crime42.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6433.33%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.32-60.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.16-85.71%
Robbery10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7430.77%
Anti-social behaviour172.726.25%
Shoplifting72.7275.00%
Vehicle crime51.12400.00%
Public order50.800.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Burglary20.32-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.31166.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.56-38.10%
Public order52.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Other theft40.6433.33%
Shoplifting40.64-55.56%
Burglary30.640.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1575.00%
Shoplifting93.35125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-57.14%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Burglary30.480.00%
Public order30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.1175.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.24-36.84%
Vehicle crime81.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.28166.67%
Shoplifting41.28300.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.71-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.2850.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.385.26%
Anti-social behaviour133.19-13.33%
Burglary92.08350.00%
Other theft81.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Public order20.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.9058.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40100.00%
Other theft60.96500.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Shoplifting40.64-69.23%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.998.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.92-45.45%
Public order51.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.510.00%
Shoplifting122.560.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202428
June 202416
May 202421
April 202417
March 202413
February 202421
January 202412
December 202319
November 202320
October 202319
September 202312
August 202316

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 202417
March 202416
February 20246
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
October 202315
September 202312
August 202322

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 202313
August 202312

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
August 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BH9 2QH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lampton Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alexander Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wimborne Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Namu Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edgehill Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawthorn Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Calvin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Morden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Library Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Midland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maple Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kemp Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Latimer Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kilmarnock Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St John'S Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Kingsley House
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Moorfield Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Ensbury Park Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Melgate Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Iris Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Melville Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Clive Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Norway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Castle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1