Crime Rate in Kinson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinson

The total recorded crimes in Kinson, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinson crime rate of 4.21 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 Kinson, encompassing approximately 34,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-14.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Kinson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cunningham Place with total crimes: 11
  • Highlands Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Cunningham Crescent with total crimes: 7

How safe is Kinson?

To understand the safety of Kinson, we need to analyze Kinson 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, Kinson reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,139 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kinson witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Kinson experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,939 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kinson witnessed more 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, Kinson has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kinson Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kinson has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 10th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Kinson crimes were 2,139. The crime rate of Kinson in 2024 was 62.59 (year) or 5.22 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kinson were around 1,939 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.74 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kinson)CrimesRank (Kinson)CrimesRank (Kinson)
Bournemouth Central595 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town223 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne181 52,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West203 32,541 42,251 4
Westbourne & West Cliff189 42,095 71,744 7
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

Kinson 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 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 717 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202569
May 202561
April 202550
March 202558
February 202563
January 202558
December 202449
November 202460
October 202465
September 202454
August 202471

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202533
May 202524
April 202523
March 202525
February 202523
January 202521
December 202418
November 202425
October 202426
September 202436
August 202434

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202412
October 202423
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202422
September 202418
August 202421

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 202413
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kinson in July 2025

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

1. Cunningham Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Highlands Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cunningham Crescent (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Springwater Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rodwell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Frost Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Oxford Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Old Vicarage Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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