Crime Rate in Canford Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canford Heath

The total recorded crimes in Canford Heath, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canford Heath crime rate of 2.66 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 35,376 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-32.20% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Canford Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chedington Close with total crimes: 11
  • Thorncombe Close with total crimes: 8
  • Kennington Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Canford Heath?

To understand the safety of Canford Heath, we need to analyze Canford Heath 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 Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1024 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Canford Heath had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Canford Heath witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canford Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canford Heath has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 13th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Canford Heath crimes were 1,024. The crime rate of Canford Heath in 2024 was 28.95 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canford Heath were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.89 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canford Heath)CrimesRank (Canford Heath)CrimesRank (Canford Heath)
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
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 Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 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 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202533
February 202538
January 202522
December 202432
November 202433
October 202436
September 202427
August 202423
July 202428
June 202438
May 202429

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202559
March 202528
February 202516
January 202522
December 202412
November 202414
October 202417
September 202412
August 202421
July 202419
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202416
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canford Heath in May 2025

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

1. Chedington Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Thorncombe Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
3. Kennington Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Hatch Pond Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Cowley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Hasler Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Whitecross Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashdown Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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