Crime Rate in Parkstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkstone

The total recorded crimes in Parkstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkstone crime rate of 1.76 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 Parkstone, encompassing approximately 24,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Parkstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jellicoe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Weymouth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ledgard Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Parkstone?

To understand the safety of Parkstone, we need to analyze Parkstone 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, Parkstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 891 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parkstone recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Parkstone had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 761 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parkstone recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parkstone Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Parkstone has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 24th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Parkstone crimes were 891. The crime rate of Parkstone in 2024 was 36.40 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkstone were around 761 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 21 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
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
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Parkstone 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202515
December 202430
November 202417
October 202420
September 202416
August 202421
July 202417
June 202428
May 202426
April 202424
March 202416

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 202412
November 202416
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202434
May 202433
April 202418
March 20249

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Parkstone in February 2025

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

1. Jellicoe Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Weymouth Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ledgard Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Fernside Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Pearson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chalice Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glenair Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Mount Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Daylesford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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