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, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in January 2025 are around 2,670 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole crime rate of 6.67 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (935) incidents (0.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (497) incidents (-9.96% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (255) incidents (9.91% increase)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17

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 (428 crimes), and the safest, Broadstone (21 crimes), is 407 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Similarly, the area of Central Bournemouth (277 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Merley (5 crimes), with a difference of 272 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bournemouth Central428
East Cliff & Springbourne199
Poole Town197
Kinson142
Westbourne & West Cliff120

Safest Wards:

Commons30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe27
Highcliffe & Walkford23
Redhill & Northbourne22
Broadstone21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bournemouth277
East Cliff269
Poole Town184
Boscombe West117
West Howe100

Safest Areas:

Burton & Airport17
Mudeford16
Iford14
West Highcliffe13
Merley5

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1960 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1810 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 226.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 468 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025151
December 2024158
November 2024191
October 2024204
September 2024171
August 2024240
July 2024227
June 2024468

A total of 356 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202430
November 202438
October 202446
September 202461
August 202458
July 202459
June 202444

A total of 262 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202434
November 202427
October 202435
September 202425
August 202427
July 202425
June 202454

A total of 196 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 202425
November 202424
October 202425
September 202420
August 202426
July 202428
June 202438

A total of 1276 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 159.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025107
December 2024122
November 2024123
October 2024159
September 2024136
August 2024185
July 2024148
June 2024296

A total of 9367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1170.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025935
December 2024927
November 20241038
October 20241002
September 2024946
August 20241213
July 20241186
June 20242120

A total of 2111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 263.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 444 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025192
December 2024263
November 2024212
October 2024235
September 2024221
August 2024266
July 2024278
June 2024444

A total of 165 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202421
November 20246
October 202422
September 202416
August 202424
July 202423
June 202436

A total of 190 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202426
September 202421
August 202421
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 472 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202446
November 202451
October 202464
September 202464
August 202445
July 202462
June 2024104

A total of 2094 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 261.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 396 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025175
December 2024222
November 2024184
October 2024263
September 2024320
August 2024242
July 2024292
June 2024396

A total of 7085 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 885.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1960 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025497
December 2024552
November 2024648
October 2024741
September 2024785
August 2024939
July 2024963
June 20241960

A total of 2272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 284.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 472 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025255
December 2024232
November 2024209
October 2024246
September 2024298
August 2024281
July 2024279
June 2024472

A total of 2297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 287.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025221
December 2024248
November 2024271
October 2024252
September 2024230
August 2024261
July 2024304
June 2024510

High Crime Locations Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting18
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
4. Ashley Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Oxford Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Orchard Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Burglary2

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