Crime Rate in Canford Cliffs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canford Cliffs

The total recorded crimes in Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canford Cliffs crime rate of 10.94 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 Canford Cliffs, encompassing approximately 11,150 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (388.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Canford Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Doyne Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Canford Cliffs?

To understand the safety of Canford Cliffs, we need to analyze Canford Cliffs 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, Canford Cliffs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1084 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Canford Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Canford Cliffs had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,119 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Canford Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canford Cliffs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canford Cliffs has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 10.94 ranking 10th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Canford Cliffs crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Canford Cliffs in 2024 was 97.21 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canford Cliffs were around 1,119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.35 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)
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
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
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
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

Canford Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
September 20245
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20255
February 202519
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20241
November 202415
October 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
June 20242

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 20259
March 202521
February 202512
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202536
March 202514
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202418
October 202421
September 202410
August 202417
July 202419
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 202519
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 202430
July 202416
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
August 20244
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Canford Cliffs in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting39
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
3. Doyne Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Chaddesley Wood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wilderton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Poole Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. St Aldhelm'S Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Haig Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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