Crime Rate in Poole Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poole Town

The total recorded crimes in Poole Town, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 187 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poole Town crime rate of 2.37 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 Poole Town, encompassing approximately 78,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-5.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Poole Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 11
  • South Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Poole Town?

To understand the safety of Poole Town, we need to analyze Poole Town 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, Poole Town reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,836 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Poole Town witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Poole Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,728 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Poole Town witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Poole Town Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Poole Town has recorded 187 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 3th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Poole Town crimes were 2,836. The crime rate of Poole Town in 2024 was 35.90 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poole Town were around 2,728 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.53 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking 2 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
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
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

Poole Town 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 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (74 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (140 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 202414
July 202422
June 202420
May 202425
April 202416
March 202415

A total of 863 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202565
January 202569
December 202446
November 202478
October 202452
September 202478
August 202461
July 202485
June 2024110
May 202479
April 202468
March 202472

A total of 808 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202557
January 202536
December 202448
November 202464
October 202461
September 202484
August 202474
July 202462
June 2024140
May 202462
April 202455
March 202465

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 202413
November 202414
October 202416
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414
April 202410
March 202417

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202513
December 202417
November 202411
October 202410
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 202428
May 202415
April 202416
March 202418

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202427
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202427
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202530
December 202416
November 202412
October 20249
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416
June 202422
May 202424
April 202425
March 202420

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Poole Town in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. South Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Sterte Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
6. Prosperous Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
7. Hill Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Holes Bay Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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