Crime Rate in Alderney & Bourne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Alderney & Bourne Valley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alderney & Bourne Valley crime rate of 3.75 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 Alderney & Bourne Valley, encompassing approximately 36,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redlands with total crimes: 10
  • Turbary Close with total crimes: 8
  • Cashmoor Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Alderney & Bourne Valley?

To understand the safety of Alderney & Bourne Valley, we need to analyze Alderney & Bourne Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole:

    • In 2024, Alderney & Bourne Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,736 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alderney & Bourne Valley witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Alderney & Bourne Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,402 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alderney & Bourne Valley witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Alderney & Bourne Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alderney & Bourne Valley has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 9th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Alderney & Bourne Valley crimes were 1,736. The crime rate of Alderney & Bourne Valley in 2024 was 47.57 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alderney & Bourne Valley were around 1,402 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.41 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Boscombe West182 42,541 42,251 4
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands118 112,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park168 61,540 101,465 8
Winton East150 81,698 91,406 9
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy104 121,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath94 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West78 151,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town64 191,099 14914 18
Boscombe East & Pokesdown80 141,037 16932 17
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
Parkstone70 17891 21761 21
Bearwood & Merley70 181,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford54 25884 22827 20
Queen's Park59 22900 20755 22
West Southbourne63 20579 27604 27
Penn Hill58 24746 23703 23
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (126 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202553
March 202549
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202440
October 202439
September 202441
August 202439
July 202447
June 202470
May 202447

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202542
March 202528
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202425
September 202440
August 202445
July 202447
June 2024126
May 202442

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202430
May 20245

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 202419
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Alderney & Bourne Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alderney & Bourne Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Redlands (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Turbary Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Cashmoor Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Loewy Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Plemont Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Slepe Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Arne Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Herbert Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
10. Bedford Road South (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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