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 February 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Hill crime rate of 1.55 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Penn Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Randolph Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Salisbury 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Penn Hill has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 22th 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.

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
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

Penn Hill 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202427
October 202420
September 202412
August 202421
July 202414
June 202426
May 202419
April 202411
March 20249

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418
July 20248
June 202432
May 202421
April 202415
March 202416

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 202411
March 202412

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Penn Hill in February 2025

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

1. Randolph Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ashley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Madeira Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Loch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Becher Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birch Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ponsonby Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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