Crime Rate in Littledown & Iford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littledown & Iford

The total recorded crimes in Littledown & Iford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littledown & Iford crime rate of 3.08 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 Littledown & Iford, encompassing approximately 22,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Littledown & Iford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Littledown & Iford?

To understand the safety of Littledown & Iford, we need to analyze Littledown & Iford 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, Littledown & Iford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 884 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Littledown & Iford recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Littledown & Iford had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 827 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Littledown & Iford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littledown & Iford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Littledown & Iford has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 21th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Littledown & Iford crimes were 884. The crime rate of Littledown & Iford in 2024 was 38.94 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littledown & Iford were around 827 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.43 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littledown & Iford)CrimesRank (Littledown & Iford)CrimesRank (Littledown & Iford)
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
Kinson144 102,139 51,939 5
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
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

Littledown & Iford 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202521
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202518
April 202513
March 202512
February 202520
January 202518
December 202421
November 202421
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Littledown & Iford in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Harewood Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Dickens Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Droxford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Thistlebarrow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Middleton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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