Crime Rate in Burton & Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton & Grange

The total recorded crimes in Burton & Grange, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton & Grange crime rate of 3.34 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 Burton & Grange, encompassing approximately 18,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Burton & Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Court Close with total crimes: 4
  • Marmion Green with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burton & Grange?

To understand the safety of Burton & Grange, we need to analyze Burton & Grange 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, Burton & Grange demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 919 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burton & Grange recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Burton & Grange had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 939 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Burton & Grange witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burton & Grange Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burton & Grange has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Burton & Grange crimes were 919. The crime rate of Burton & Grange in 2024 was 50.25 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton & Grange were around 939 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burton & Grange)CrimesRank (Burton & Grange)CrimesRank (Burton & Grange)
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
Alderney & Bourne Valley137 91,736 81,402 10
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
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

Burton & Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416
July 202424
June 202438
May 202427

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202525
February 202520
January 202520
December 202421
November 202419
October 202410
September 202420
August 202422
July 202426
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202520
February 202521
January 202517
December 202419
November 20247
October 20248
September 202416
August 202411
July 202420
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burton & Grange in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Court Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marmion Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Avon View Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Irvine Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Campion Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Leyside (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Airfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Coleridge Green (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Amethyst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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