Crime Rate in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe

The total recorded crimes in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe crime rate of 0.93 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 Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe, encompassing approximately 18,360 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Ridgefield Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Manning Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?

To understand the safety of Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe, we need to analyze Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 422 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 395 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 33th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe crimes were 422. The crime rate of Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe in 2024 was 22.98 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.51 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 31 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
Kinson134 42,139 51,939 5
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
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413
July 202419
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 202415
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ridgefield Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Manning Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Trefoil Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Honeysuckle Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Saulfland Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Auckland Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Radar Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Bure Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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