Crime Rate in Bournemouth Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournemouth Central

The total recorded crimes in Bournemouth Central, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 475 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth Central crime rate of 5.22 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 Central, encompassing approximately 90,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (137) incidents (9.60% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (119) incidents (-16.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (41) incidents (17.14% increase)
Bournemouth Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Meyrick Road with total crimes: 20

How safe is Bournemouth Central?

To understand the safety of Bournemouth Central, we need to analyze Bournemouth Central 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, Bournemouth Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 6,661 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bournemouth Central witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bournemouth Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 4,127 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bournemouth Central witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bournemouth Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bournemouth Central has recorded 475 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 1th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Bournemouth Central crimes were 6,661. The crime rate of Bournemouth Central in 2024 was 73.20 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bournemouth Central were around 4,127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.36 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking 1 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)
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
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

Bournemouth Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 137 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (160 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (150 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (139 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (193 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 185 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 146 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (358 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (316 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (149 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (139 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (137 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (177 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (135 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1950 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025137
January 2025125
December 2024117
November 2024160
October 2024150
September 2024135
August 2024175
July 2024185
June 2024316
May 2024136
April 2024137
March 2024177

A total of 199 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202514
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202415
August 202429
July 202419
June 202432
May 202423
April 202422
March 202410

A total of 387 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202523
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202432
August 202446
July 202429
June 202466
May 202421
April 202433
March 202423

A total of 336 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202526
December 202420
November 202421
October 202422
September 202427
August 202436
July 202421
June 202466
May 202425
April 202433
March 202420

A total of 1912 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025119
January 2025142
December 2024117
November 2024136
October 2024139
September 2024139
August 2024193
July 2024146
June 2024358
May 2024149
April 2024139
March 2024135

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 20256
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202424
August 20243
July 202418
June 202410
May 202423
April 202414
March 202416

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249

A total of 476 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202541
January 202535
December 202441
November 202440
October 202435
September 202443
August 202430
July 202455
June 202460
May 202427
April 202435
March 202434

A total of 416 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202427
September 202447
August 202432
July 202424
June 202476
May 202429
April 202436
March 202448

A total of 356 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202526
December 202430
November 202424
October 202424
September 202433
August 202433
July 202418
June 202454
May 202420
April 202424
March 202436

A total of 87 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242

High Crime Locations Bournemouth Central in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bournemouth Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Meyrick Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting11
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Exeter Park Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Wootton Mount (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Christchurch Road (Map)
Total13
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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