Crime Rate in Boscombe East & Pokesdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

The total recorded crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boscombe East & Pokesdown crime rate of 1.24 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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown, encompassing approximately 39,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Boscombe East & Pokesdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scotter Road with total crimes: 3
  • Leaphill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shelley Road East with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boscombe East & Pokesdown?

To understand the safety of Boscombe East & Pokesdown, we need to analyze Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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, Boscombe East & Pokesdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1037 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boscombe East & Pokesdown witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boscombe East & Pokesdown had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 932 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boscombe East & Pokesdown Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Boscombe East & Pokesdown has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Boscombe East & Pokesdown crimes were 1,037. The crime rate of Boscombe East & Pokesdown in 2024 was 26.22 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown were around 932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.56 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 17 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
Bearwood & Merley69 161,019 18837 19
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

Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202519
December 202428
November 202416
October 202415
September 202429
August 202429
July 202433
June 202454
May 202439
April 202424
March 202433

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416
July 202417
June 202434
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241
March 202412

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202417
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 202420
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242

High Crime Locations Boscombe East & Pokesdown in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boscombe East & Pokesdown postcode area is presented below.

1. Scotter Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Leaphill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shelley Road East (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Somerset Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Colonnade Road West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hannington Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Haviland Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wentworth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Byron Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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