Crime Rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The total recorded crimes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in March 2025 are around 3,084 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole crime rate of 7.71 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, encompassing approximately 400,195 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (981) incidents (13.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (676) incidents (17.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (290) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Police Info:

Dorset Police

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bournemouth Central (489 crimes), and the safest, Highcliffe & Walkford (14 crimes), is 475 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Similarly, the area of Central Bournemouth (316 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Highcliffe (11 crimes), with a difference of 305 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bournemouth Central489
East Cliff & Springbourne220
Poole Town195
Boscombe West181
Muscliff & Strouden Park133

Safest Wards:

Commons33
Moordown32
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe27
Broadstone18
Highcliffe & Walkford14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bournemouth316
East Cliff311
Poole Town183
Boscombe West181
Springbourne & Queen's Park109

Safest Areas:

Mudeford17
Merley16
Jumpers Common & Fairmile14
Highcliffe & Walkford13
West Highcliffe11

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (981 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (676 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 867 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 574 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (935 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (497 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 927 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 552 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1038 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (648 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1002 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (741 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (946 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (785 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1213 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (939 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1186 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 963 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1960 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2480 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 248.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 396 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025207
February 2025179
January 2025175
December 2024222
November 2024184
October 2024263
September 2024320
August 2024242
July 2024292
June 2024396

A total of 11215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1121.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025981
February 2025867
January 2025935
December 2024927
November 20241038
October 20241002
September 2024946
August 20241213
July 20241186
June 20242120

A total of 1528 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 152.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025152
February 2025100
January 2025107
December 2024122
November 2024123
October 2024159
September 2024136
August 2024185
July 2024148
June 2024296

A total of 433 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202536
January 202520
December 202430
November 202438
October 202446
September 202461
August 202458
July 202459
June 202444

A total of 8335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 833.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1960 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025676
February 2025574
January 2025497
December 2024552
November 2024648
October 2024741
September 2024785
August 2024939
July 2024963
June 20241960

A total of 216 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202532
January 202517
December 202421
November 20246
October 202422
September 202416
August 202424
July 202423
June 202436

A total of 2882 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 288.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 472 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025290
February 2025320
January 2025255
December 2024232
November 2024209
October 2024246
September 2024298
August 2024281
July 2024279
June 2024472

A total of 2508 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 250.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 444 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025193
February 2025204
January 2025192
December 2024263
November 2024212
October 2024235
September 2024221
August 2024266
July 2024278
June 2024444

A total of 223 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202425
November 202424
October 202425
September 202420
August 202426
July 202428
June 202438

A total of 2128 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 212.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 468 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025189
February 2025129
January 2025151
December 2024158
November 2024191
October 2024204
September 2024171
August 2024240
July 2024227
June 2024468

A total of 217 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202426
September 202421
August 202421
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 328 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202531
January 202535
December 202434
November 202427
October 202435
September 202425
August 202427
July 202425
June 202454

A total of 562 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202551
January 202536
December 202446
November 202451
October 202464
September 202464
August 202445
July 202462
June 2024104

A total of 2775 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 277.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025235
February 2025243
January 2025221
December 2024248
November 2024271
October 2024252
September 2024230
August 2024261
July 2024304
June 2024510

High Crime Locations Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting20
Robbery1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
5. Meyrick Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18

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