Crime Rate in Alderney & Bourne Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley

The total recorded crimes in Alderney & Bourne Valley, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alderney & Bourne Valley crime rate of 3.56 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 Alderney & Bourne Valley, encompassing approximately 36,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cashmoor Close with total crimes: 8
  • Wyvern Close with total crimes: 8
  • Herbert Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Alderney & Bourne Valley?

To understand the safety of Alderney & Bourne Valley, we need to analyze Alderney & Bourne Valley 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, Alderney & Bourne Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,736 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alderney & Bourne Valley witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Alderney & Bourne Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,402 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alderney & Bourne Valley witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Alderney & Bourne Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alderney & Bourne Valley has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 12th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Alderney & Bourne Valley crimes were 1,736. The crime rate of Alderney & Bourne Valley in 2024 was 47.57 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alderney & Bourne Valley were around 1,402 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.41 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)CrimesRank (Alderney & Bourne Valley)
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
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

Alderney & Bourne Valley 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202512
April 20257
March 202515
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202533
May 202535
April 202542
March 202528
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202425
September 202440
August 202445

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202540
May 202545
April 202553
March 202549
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202440
October 202439
September 202441
August 202439

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 202419
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202514
April 20255
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Alderney & Bourne Valley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alderney & Bourne Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Cashmoor Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Wyvern Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Herbert Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Farwell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Scott Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Plemont Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Slepe Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Redlands (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Fraser Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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