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 February 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Southbourne crime rate of 1.10 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
West Southbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belle Vue Close with total crimes: 5
  • Carbery Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Herberton Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the West Southbourne has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 26th 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.

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
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
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

West Southbourne 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202411
July 202415
June 202436
May 202421
April 20249
March 20248

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 202413
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202515
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations West Southbourne in February 2025

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

1. Belle Vue Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Carbery Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Herberton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Padfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stamford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Stourvale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Ravenscourt Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mulberry Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. B3059 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southbourne Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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