Crime Rate in West Southbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Southbourne

The total recorded crimes in West Southbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Southbourne crime rate of 1.85 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 West Southbourne, encompassing approximately 34,532 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
West Southbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seaward Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Carbery Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kingfisher Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Southbourne?

To understand the safety of West Southbourne, we need to analyze West Southbourne 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, West Southbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 579 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Southbourne recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, West Southbourne had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 604 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Southbourne recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Southbourne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Southbourne has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 23th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total West Southbourne crimes were 579. The crime rate of West Southbourne in 2024 was 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Southbourne were around 604 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.49 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Southbourne)CrimesRank (West Southbourne)CrimesRank (West Southbourne)
Bournemouth Central595 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town223 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne181 52,700 32,618 3
Boscombe West203 32,541 42,251 4
Westbourne & West Cliff189 42,095 71,744 7
Kinson144 102,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands153 82,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park178 61,540 101,465 8
Winton East157 71,698 91,406 9
Alderney & Bourne Valley130 121,736 81,402 10
Canford Cliffs145 91,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods132 111,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy105 141,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath107 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West98 161,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town98 171,099 14914 18
Queen's Park99 15900 20755 22
Burton & Grange61 26919 19939 16
Boscombe East & Pokesdown89 181,037 16932 17
Bearwood & Merley83 191,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford70 21884 22827 20
Parkstone76 20891 21761 21
Commons68 22635 25540 28
Penn Hill63 25746 23703 23
Moordown63 24553 28689 24
Creekmoor54 27651 24686 25
Oakdale40 30608 26639 26
Redhill & Northbourne53 28518 30429 30
East Southbourne & Tuckton31 32540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe42 29422 31395 31
Broadstone33 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

West Southbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202515
April 202521
March 202524
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202515
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 202413
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 202515
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Southbourne in July 2025

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

1. Seaward Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Carbery Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
3. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Padfield Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Paisley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Belle Vue Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kittiwake Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shelton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Southbourne Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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