Crime Rate in Kinson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinson

The total recorded crimes in Kinson, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinson crime rate of 4.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (22.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Kinson Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Tedder Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cunningham Place with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Kinson has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 4.45 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kinson)CrimesRank (Kinson)CrimesRank (Kinson)
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
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
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Kinson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202517
January 202518
December 202414
November 202412
October 202423
September 202419
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 202426

A total of 832 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202550
March 202558
February 202563
January 202558
December 202449
November 202460
October 202465
September 202454
August 202471
July 202470
June 2024100
May 202473

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 202418
August 202411
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202525
February 202523
January 202521
December 202418
November 202425
October 202426
September 202436
August 202434
July 202434
June 202466
May 202440

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 202413
September 202414
August 202414
July 202416
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202422
September 202418
August 202421
July 202415
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kinson in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Tedder Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cunningham Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brook Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Lydford Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Keeble Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Teal Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Rochester Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gort Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cunningham Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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