Crime Rate in Moordown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moordown

The total recorded crimes in Moordown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moordown crime rate of 1.62 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 Moordown, encompassing approximately 32,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Moordown Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Way Close with total crimes: 10
  • Nursery Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Moordown?

To understand the safety of Moordown, we need to analyze Moordown 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, Moordown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 553 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moordown recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Moordown had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 689 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moordown recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moordown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moordown has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 26th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Moordown crimes were 553. The crime rate of Moordown in 2024 was 17.28 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moordown were around 689 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.53 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moordown)CrimesRank (Moordown)CrimesRank (Moordown)
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
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
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
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

Moordown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 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 8 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 (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202413
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202420
September 202411
August 202411
July 202420
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Moordown in May 2025

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

1. West Way Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Nursery Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Moorfield Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Old St John'S Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Priory View Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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