ELMES ROAD, BH9 2SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BH9 2SX

ELMES ROAD, BH9 2SX, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This BH9 2SX 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 2SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BH9 2SX, encompassing approximately 4725 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BH9 2SX area, explore the BH9 2SX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BH9 2SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lampton Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Redhill Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Rose Gardens with total crimes: 2

ELMES ROAD, BH9 2SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.90-20.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6350.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48150.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Shoplifting40.85300.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-71.43%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.3575.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.48-22.22%
Public order41.48100.00%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.2080.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.90-22.22%
Shoplifting61.4820.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Public order30.63-50.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2050.00%
Public order61.90500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27400.00%
Shoplifting51.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.0666.67%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27150.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.87-18.75%
Vehicle crime32.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.046.67%
Vehicle crime63.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-33.33%
Burglary30.85-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.04114.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.27500.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Public order30.85-40.00%
Shoplifting30.63-62.50%
Other theft10.630.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.480.00%
Public order51.480.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lampton Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
  • 2. Redhill Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rose Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Redhill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carey Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Morden Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. St John'S Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Kingsley House
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen Mary Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Derwent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Elmes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Moorfield Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Ensbury Park Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1