Crime Rate in Broadstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadstone

The total recorded crimes in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadstone crime rate of 1.72 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 Broadstone, encompassing approximately 13,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cheam Road with total crimes: 3
  • York Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadstone?

To understand the safety of Broadstone, we need to analyze Broadstone 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, Broadstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 359 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broadstone recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broadstone had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 305 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadstone recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadstone Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Broadstone has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 31th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Broadstone crimes were 359. The crime rate of Broadstone in 2024 was 25.77 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadstone were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.90 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking 33 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
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
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Broadstone 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411
April 202414
March 20247

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243
April 20245
March 202410

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
March 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Broadstone in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Cheam Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. York Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Sandford Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodleaze Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Higher Blandford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Widworthy Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clarendon Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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