Crime Rate in Winton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winton East

The total recorded crimes in Winton East, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winton East crime rate of 3.16 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 Winton East, encompassing approximately 47,475 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (212.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
Winton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 50
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Winton East?

To understand the safety of Winton East, we need to analyze Winton East 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, Winton East reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,698 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winton East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Winton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,406 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winton East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Winton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Winton East has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 8th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Winton East crimes were 1,698. The crime rate of Winton East in 2024 was 35.77 (year) or 2.98 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winton East were around 1,406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.62 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winton East)CrimesRank (Winton East)CrimesRank (Winton East)
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
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
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

Winton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 202418
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202417
July 202411
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202533
March 202521
February 202526
January 202525
December 202431
November 202432
October 202431
September 202429
August 202458
July 202445
June 202472
May 202437

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202518
February 202512
January 202521
December 202412
November 202419
October 202419
September 202415
August 202422
July 202425
June 202444
May 202429

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 351 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202516
March 202533
February 202532
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 202423
September 202464
August 202428
July 202438
June 202412
May 202424

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413
July 202416
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20253
February 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 202417
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Winton East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total50
Shoplifting45
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hawthorn Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wimborne Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Crimea Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parker Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Alexander Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Rutland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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