Crime Rate in Talbot & Branksome Woods: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods

The total recorded crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talbot & Branksome Woods crime rate of 2.57 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods, encompassing approximately 29,230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Talbot & Branksome Woods Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Belvedere Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ingworth Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Talbot & Branksome Woods?

To understand the safety of Talbot & Branksome Woods, we need to analyze Talbot & Branksome Woods 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, Talbot & Branksome Woods demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1279 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Talbot & Branksome Woods witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Talbot & Branksome Woods experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,312 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Talbot & Branksome Woods witnessed more 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, Talbot & Branksome Woods has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Talbot & Branksome Woods Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Talbot & Branksome Woods has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 16th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Talbot & Branksome Woods crimes were 1,279. The crime rate of Talbot & Branksome Woods in 2024 was 43.76 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods were around 1,312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.88 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)
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
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

Talbot & Branksome Woods Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 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 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202522
February 202513
January 202521
December 202423
November 202416
October 202419
September 202429
August 202434
July 202433
June 202448
May 202433

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202430
September 202414
August 202431
July 202421
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
July 202415
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 202519
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 202441

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 202415
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20245
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Talbot & Branksome Woods in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Talbot & Branksome Woods postcode area is presented below.

1. Talbot Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Ingworth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gerald Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thwaite Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Leven Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meyrick Park Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rushton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rothesay Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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