Crime Rate in Bearwood & Merley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bearwood & Merley

The total recorded crimes in Bearwood & Merley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bearwood & Merley crime rate of 3.94 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 Bearwood & Merley, encompassing approximately 17,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Bearwood & Merley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Monks Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bearwood & Merley?

To understand the safety of Bearwood & Merley, we need to analyze Bearwood & Merley 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, Bearwood & Merley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1019 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bearwood & Merley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bearwood & Merley had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 837 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bearwood & Merley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bearwood & Merley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bearwood & Merley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bearwood & Merley has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 16th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Bearwood & Merley crimes were 1,019. The crime rate of Bearwood & Merley in 2024 was 58.15 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bearwood & Merley were around 837 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.76 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Bournemouth Central475 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town187 32,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne214 22,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West131 52,541 42,251 4
Kinson134 42,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands122 72,111 61,919 6
Westbourne & West Cliff124 62,095 71,744 7
Muscliff & Strouden Park99 81,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley85 101,736 81,402 10
Winton East97 91,698 91,406 9
Talbot & Branksome Woods51 191,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy74 151,351 111,229 12
Canford Cliffs83 111,084 151,119 14
Christchurch Town80 121,099 14914 18
Canford Heath80 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West74 141,168 131,069 15
Burton & Grange60 17919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown49 211,037 16932 17
Littledown & Iford56 18884 22827 20
Queen's Park49 20900 20755 22
Parkstone43 24891 21761 21
Penn Hill45 22746 23703 23
Creekmoor43 23651 24686 25
Moordown32 29553 28689 24
Commons28 30635 25540 28
Redhill & Northbourne40 25518 30429 30
Oakdale37 27608 26639 26
West Southbourne38 26579 27604 27
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Bearwood & Merley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 202421
July 202412
June 202456
May 202429
April 202431
March 202423

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202523
December 202427
November 202410
October 202423
September 202416
August 202433
July 202430
June 202456
May 202424
April 202418
March 202418

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20249
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243
March 20249

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202519
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 202415
August 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 202420
March 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202418
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bearwood & Merley in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bearwood & Merley postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Monks Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Holworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. De Haviland Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seafox Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Selkirk Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Philippa Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. King John Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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