Crime Rate in Penn Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn Hill

The total recorded crimes in Penn Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Hill crime rate of 1.99 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 Penn Hill, encompassing approximately 29,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Penn Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Randolph Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bournemouth Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Penn Hill?

To understand the safety of Penn Hill, we need to analyze Penn Hill 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, Penn Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 746 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penn Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Penn Hill had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 703 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penn Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penn Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penn Hill has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 24th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Penn Hill crimes were 746. The crime rate of Penn Hill in 2024 was 25.65 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penn Hill were around 703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.17 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn Hill)CrimesRank (Penn Hill)CrimesRank (Penn Hill)
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
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

Penn Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 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 (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202427
October 202420
September 202412
August 202421
July 202414
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418
July 20248
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20246

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Penn Hill in May 2025

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

1. Ashley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Randolph Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Bournemouth Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hardy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Alington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Wilson Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gardens Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crawshaw Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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