33 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Compare crime rates across all 33 wards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Bournemouth Central | 176.3 | 424 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Westbourne & West Cliff | 124.4 | 116 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Winton East | 115.9 | 150 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Boscombe West | 110.8 | 144 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Kinson | 86.8 | 167 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Muscliff & Strouden Park | 86.6 | 149 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Wallisdown & Winton West | 83.6 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 8 | East Cliff & Springbourne | 83.0 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Alderney & Bourne Valley | 72.8 | 130 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 71.2 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Christchurch Town | 70.6 | 57 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Talbot & Branksome Woods | 68.6 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Newtown & Heatherlands | 67.5 | 116 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Hamworthy | 65.9 | 105 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Burton & Grange | 64.5 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Canford Cliffs | 63.4 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Poole Town | 62.5 | 160 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Queen's Park | 61.3 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Creekmoor | 54.8 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 20 | East Southbourne & Tuckton | 49.7 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Parkstone | 48.9 | 69 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Moordown | 48.0 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Redhill & Northbourne | 46.8 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Commons | 45.8 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Penn Hill | 44.5 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Bearwood & Merley | 42.9 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 27 | West Southbourne | 40.0 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Littledown & Iford | 36.9 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Canford Heath | 36.2 | 79 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 31.1 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 31 | Oakdale | 28.2 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 32 | Broadstone | 21.2 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 33 | Highcliffe & Walkford | 19.9 | 15 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has the highest crime rate?
Bournemouth Central has the highest crime rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with 176.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Highcliffe & Walkford has the lowest crime rate among Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's wards, with 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 33 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.