Crime Rate in Muscliff & Strouden Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park

The total recorded crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muscliff & Strouden Park crime rate of 4.34 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 Muscliff & Strouden Park, encompassing approximately 38,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (129.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jewell Road with total crimes: 15
  • Hamblin Way with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Muscliff & Strouden Park?

To understand the safety of Muscliff & Strouden Park, we need to analyze Muscliff & Strouden Park 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, Muscliff & Strouden Park reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,540 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Muscliff & Strouden Park witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Muscliff & Strouden Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Muscliff & Strouden Park witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Muscliff & Strouden Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Muscliff & Strouden Park has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 6th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Muscliff & Strouden Park crimes were 1,540. The crime rate of Muscliff & Strouden Park in 2024 was 39.83 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.89 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muscliff & Strouden Park)CrimesRank (Muscliff & Strouden Park)CrimesRank (Muscliff & Strouden Park)
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
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

Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 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 (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202520
March 202544
February 202520
January 202534
December 202433
November 202435
October 202431
September 202438
August 202447
July 202456
June 202484
May 202448

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202417
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202524
March 202526
February 202517
January 202522
December 202418
November 20247
October 202426
September 202426
August 202429
July 202428
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413
July 20242
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202523
February 202531
January 202512
December 20244
November 202418
October 202417
September 202412
August 20248
July 202419
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Muscliff & Strouden Park in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Muscliff & Strouden Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Jewell Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hamblin Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Castle Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shillingstone Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Cheshire Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hogarth Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Seagull Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Mallard Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wilverley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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