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 July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe crime rate of 2.29 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 4
  • Bellflower Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • 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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • 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 July 2025 the Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 29th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe)CrimesRank (Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe)CrimesRank (Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe)
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
Littledown & Iford70 21884 22827 20
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
Broadstone33 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202512
April 202516
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

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

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

1. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bellflower Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Jellicoe Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Ridgefield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Saulfland Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Groveley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rose Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Celandine Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Highcliffe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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