Crime Rate in Commons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Commons

The total recorded crimes in Commons, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Commons crime rate of 3.67 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 Commons, encompassing approximately 15,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Commons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Commons?

To understand the safety of Commons, we need to analyze Commons 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, Commons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 635 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Commons recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Commons had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 540 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Commons recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Commons Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Commons has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 23th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Commons crimes were 635. The crime rate of Commons in 2024 was 40.18 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Commons were around 540 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.17 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Commons)CrimesRank (Commons)CrimesRank (Commons)
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
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
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

Commons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202510
February 20258
January 202516
December 202414
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
August 202422
July 202415
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 202411
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
July 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Commons in May 2025

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

1. Parley Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lone Pines Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hurn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Bailey Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
7. Avon Causeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stour Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Pig Shoot Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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