Crime Rate in East Southbourne & Tuckton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton

The total recorded crimes in East Southbourne & Tuckton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Southbourne & Tuckton crime rate of 2.36 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 Southbourne & Tuckton, encompassing approximately 18,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
East Southbourne & Tuckton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Donnelly Road with total crimes: 9
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is East Southbourne & Tuckton?

To understand the safety of East Southbourne & Tuckton, we need to analyze East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 Southbourne & Tuckton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 540 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, East Southbourne & Tuckton had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 524 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Southbourne & Tuckton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Southbourne & Tuckton has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 28th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total East Southbourne & Tuckton crimes were 540. The crime rate of East Southbourne & Tuckton in 2024 was 29.61 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Southbourne & Tuckton were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.73 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Southbourne & Tuckton)CrimesRank (East Southbourne & Tuckton)CrimesRank (East Southbourne & Tuckton)
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
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

East Southbourne & Tuckton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 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 (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202514
February 20257
January 202510
December 202417
November 202413
October 202417
September 202415
August 20246
July 202418
June 202442
May 202417

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 202513
December 20248
November 202415
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20257
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Southbourne & Tuckton in May 2025

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

1. Donnelly Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grange Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Riverside Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burtley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Athelstan Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bolton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bolton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Tuckton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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