Crime Rate in Highcliffe & Walkford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highcliffe & Walkford

The total recorded crimes in Highcliffe & Walkford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highcliffe & Walkford crime rate of 1.78 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 Highcliffe & Walkford, encompassing approximately 10,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highcliffe & Walkford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chewton Lodge with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Highcliffe & Walkford?

To understand the safety of Highcliffe & Walkford, we need to analyze Highcliffe & Walkford 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, Highcliffe & Walkford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 341 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highcliffe & Walkford recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Highcliffe & Walkford had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 349 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highcliffe & Walkford recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highcliffe & Walkford Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Highcliffe & Walkford has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 ranking 32th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Highcliffe & Walkford crimes were 341. The crime rate of Highcliffe & Walkford in 2024 was 31.87 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highcliffe & Walkford were around 349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.61 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)CrimesRank (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
Bournemouth Central475 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town187 32,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne214 22,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West131 52,541 42,251 4
Kinson134 42,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands122 72,111 61,919 6
Westbourne & West Cliff124 62,095 71,744 7
Muscliff & Strouden Park99 81,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley85 101,736 81,402 10
Winton East97 91,698 91,406 9
Talbot & Branksome Woods51 191,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy74 151,351 111,229 12
Canford Cliffs83 111,084 151,119 14
Christchurch Town80 121,099 14914 18
Canford Heath80 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West74 141,168 131,069 15
Burton & Grange60 17919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown49 211,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley69 161,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford56 18884 22827 20
Queen's Park49 20900 20755 22
Parkstone43 24891 21761 21
Penn Hill45 22746 23703 23
Creekmoor43 23651 24686 25
Moordown32 29553 28689 24
Commons28 30635 25540 28
Redhill & Northbourne40 25518 30429 30
Oakdale37 27608 26639 26
West Southbourne38 26579 27604 27
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33

Highcliffe & Walkford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 202410
April 202410
March 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Highcliffe & Walkford in February 2025

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

1. Chewton Lodge (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beacon Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Heather Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Elphinstone Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Oakleigh Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Stanley Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Bankside Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Havelock Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. The Meadway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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