Crime Rate in Kinson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinson

The total recorded crimes in Kinson, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinson crime rate of 3.92 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (8.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Kinson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cunningham Place with total crimes: 12
  • Pilot Hight Road with total crimes: 8
  • Springwater Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Kinson has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 3.92 ranking 4th 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.

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
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 & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Kinson 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 792 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202563
January 202558
December 202449
November 202460
October 202465
September 202454
August 202471
July 202470
June 2024100
May 202473
April 202463
March 202466

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202412
October 202423
September 202419
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 202426
April 202422
March 202429

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 202413
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411
March 20245

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202521
December 202418
November 202425
October 202426
September 202436
August 202434
July 202434
June 202466
May 202440
April 202442
March 202437

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202422
September 202418
August 202421
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 202413
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 202436
May 202414
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kinson in February 2025

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

1. Cunningham Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Pilot Hight Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Springwater Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Moore Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Hall Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Rochester Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Gort Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turbary Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
10. Rodwell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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