What is the crime rate in BH4?

As of February 2026, BH4 has a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 residents, based on 60 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in BH4?

The most common crime type in BH4 is Violence and sexual offences with 16 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 26.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in BH4?

As of February 2026, BH4 has a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 residents, based on 60 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in BH4?

The most common crime type in BH4 is Violence and sexual offences with 16 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 26.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

BH4 Crime Intelligence Report

BH4 recorded 60 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 5.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 15.5% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

6.12per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

497

Within BH4 district

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

9,809

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Norwich Avenue West Map	total: 12 Anti-social behaviour: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 4	12
Supermarket Map	total: 5 Shoplifting: 3 Other theft: 1	5
Eldon Place Map	total: 3 Other theft: 1 Public order: 1	3
Queen'S Road Map	total: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
County Gates Lane Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Crosby Road Map	total: 2 Drugs: 2	2
Studland Road Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Alum Chine Road Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Drugs: 1	2
Bournewood Drive Map	total: 2 Public order: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
Suffolk Road South Map	total: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

60 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

26.7%

Anti-social Behaviour

21.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

11.7%

Vehicle Crime

10.0%

Public Order

8.3%

Other Theft

6.7%

Shoplifting

6.7%

Drug Offences

5.0%

Burglary

1.7%

Robbery

1.7%

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Year-on-Yeartrending_down -15.5%

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