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 July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winton East crime rate of 3.31 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (-47.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
Winton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • Pine Road with total crimes: 15
  • Parker Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Winton East has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winton East)CrimesRank (Winton East)CrimesRank (Winton East)
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
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
West Southbourne64 23579 27604 27
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

Winton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (108 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202525
April 202524
March 202518
February 202512
January 202521
December 202412
November 202419
October 202419
September 202415
August 202422

A total of 442 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 2025108
May 202550
April 202516
March 202533
February 202532
January 20256
December 202415
November 202410
October 202423
September 202464
August 202428

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202524
May 202536
April 202533
March 202521
February 202526
January 202525
December 202431
November 202432
October 202431
September 202429
August 202458

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202417

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 20253
February 20259
January 202510
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 202417

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

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Winton East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting35
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pine Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime1
3. Parker Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Crimea Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
8. Brownen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Wimborne Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Midland Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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