Crime Rate in East Cliff & Springbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Cliff & Springbourne

The total recorded crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cliff & Springbourne crime rate of 3.02 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 East Cliff & Springbourne, encompassing approximately 59,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (23.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Swithun'S Road with total crimes: 16
  • Ashley Close with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is East Cliff & Springbourne?

To understand the safety of East Cliff & Springbourne, we need to analyze East Cliff & Springbourne 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, East Cliff & Springbourne reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,700 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Cliff & Springbourne witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, East Cliff & Springbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,618 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Cliff & Springbourne witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, East Cliff & Springbourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Cliff & Springbourne has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 ranking 5th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total East Cliff & Springbourne crimes were 2,700. The crime rate of East Cliff & Springbourne in 2024 was 45.12 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne were around 2,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.75 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)
Bournemouth Central595 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town223 22,836 22,728 2
Boscombe West203 32,541 42,251 4
Westbourne & West Cliff189 42,095 71,744 7
Kinson144 102,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands153 82,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park178 61,540 101,465 8
Winton East157 71,698 91,406 9
Alderney & Bourne Valley130 121,736 81,402 10
Canford Cliffs145 91,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods132 111,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy105 141,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath107 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West98 161,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town98 171,099 14914 18
Queen's Park99 15900 20755 22
Burton & Grange61 26919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown89 181,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley83 191,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford70 21884 22827 20
Parkstone76 20891 21761 21
Commons68 22635 25540 28
Penn Hill63 25746 23703 23
West Southbourne64 23579 27604 27
Moordown63 24553 28689 24
Creekmoor54 27651 24686 25
Oakdale40 30608 26639 26
Redhill & Northbourne53 28518 30429 30
East Southbourne & Tuckton31 32540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe42 29422 31395 31
Broadstone33 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202545
May 202540
April 202551
March 202541
February 202543
January 202529
December 202458
November 202430
October 202442
September 202451
August 202456

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 774 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202555
May 202558
April 202567
March 202574
February 202565
January 202565
December 202473
November 202446
October 202472
September 202459
August 202472

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202513
April 202516
March 202522
February 202523
January 202516
December 202419
November 20249
October 202417
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 202511
April 202520
March 202523
February 202521
January 202512
December 202416
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 202518
February 20255
January 202515
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202511
April 202512
March 20258
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 20248
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202515
April 202513
March 202521
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 202413
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations East Cliff & Springbourne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Cliff & Springbourne postcode area is presented below.

1. St Swithun'S Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Ashley Close (Map)
Total12
Public order12
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Curzon Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
6. Moorland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Harrison Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Northcote Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Portchester Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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