Crime Rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The total recorded crimes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 3,438 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, encompassing approximately 400,195 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1086) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (893) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (327) incidents (36.25% increase)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 38

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Police Info:

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bournemouth Central (548 crimes), and the safest, Highcliffe & Walkford (24 crimes), is 524 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Similarly, the area of Central Bournemouth (371 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Merley (18 crimes), with a difference of 353 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bournemouth Central548
Poole Town192
Westbourne & West Cliff190
Boscombe West182
East Cliff & Springbourne176

Safest Wards:

Redhill & Northbourne42
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40
Oakdale33
Broadstone30
Highcliffe & Walkford24

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bournemouth371
East Cliff285
Poole Town186
Boscombe West182
West Cliff147

Safest Areas:

Highcliffe & Walkford22
Mudeford21
West Highcliffe21
Talbot & Branksome Woods21
Merley18

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1086 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (893 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (991 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (817 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (981 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (676 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 867 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 574 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (935 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (497 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 927 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 552 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1038 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (648 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1002 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (741 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (946 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (785 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1213 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (939 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1186 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 963 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2463 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 223.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025220
April 2025179
March 2025193
February 2025204
January 2025192
December 2024263
November 2024212
October 2024235
September 2024221
August 2024266
July 2024278

A total of 11172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1015.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1213 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251086
April 2025991
March 2025981
February 2025867
January 2025935
December 2024927
November 20241038
October 20241002
September 2024946
August 20241213
July 20241186

A total of 8085 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 735.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 963 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025893
April 2025817
March 2025676
February 2025574
January 2025497
December 2024552
November 2024648
October 2024741
September 2024785
August 2024939
July 2024963

A total of 2726 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 247.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025243
April 2025218
March 2025235
February 2025243
January 2025221
December 2024248
November 2024271
October 2024252
September 2024230
August 2024261
July 2024304

A total of 1974 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 179.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025173
April 2025141
March 2025189
February 2025129
January 2025151
December 2024158
November 2024191
October 2024204
September 2024171
August 2024240
July 2024227

A total of 340 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202534
March 202535
February 202531
January 202535
December 202434
November 202427
October 202435
September 202425
August 202427
July 202425

A total of 1474 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 2025124
March 2025152
February 2025100
January 2025107
December 2024122
November 2024123
October 2024159
September 2024136
August 2024185
July 2024148

A total of 231 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202523
March 202514
February 202513
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202426
September 202421
August 202421
July 202416

A total of 223 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202425
November 202424
October 202425
September 202420
August 202426
July 202428

A total of 213 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202519
February 202532
January 202517
December 202421
November 20246
October 202422
September 202416
August 202424
July 202423

A total of 573 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202556
March 202539
February 202551
January 202536
December 202446
November 202451
October 202464
September 202464
August 202445
July 202462

A total of 2420 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 220.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025178
March 2025207
February 2025179
January 2025175
December 2024222
November 2024184
October 2024263
September 2024320
August 2024242
July 2024292

A total of 2977 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 270.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 327 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025327
April 2025240
March 2025290
February 2025320
January 2025255
December 2024232
November 2024209
October 2024246
September 2024298
August 2024281
July 2024279

A total of 489 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202547
March 202541
February 202536
January 202520
December 202430
November 202438
October 202446
September 202461
August 202458
July 202459

High Crime Locations Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting39
Robbery3
Public order3
Other theft3
Other crime3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total47
Shoplifting45
Vehicle crime2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
Other theft3
4. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
5. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Drugs3

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