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 February 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alderney & Bourne Valley crime rate of 2.33 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Alderney & Bourne Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redlands with total crimes: 9
  • Keyes Close with total crimes: 5
  • Gwynne Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Alderney & Bourne Valley has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 10th 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.

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
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
West Southbourne38 26579 27604 27
East Southbourne & Tuckton34 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe17 33422 31395 31
Broadstone24 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford19 32341 33349 32

Alderney & Bourne Valley 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (126 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202430
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202530
December 202429
November 202440
October 202439
September 202441
August 202439
July 202447
June 202470
May 202447
April 202432
March 202447

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 202419
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202425
September 202440
August 202445
July 202447
June 2024126
May 202442
April 202435
March 202431

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202418
March 202412

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Alderney & Bourne Valley in February 2025

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

1. Redlands (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
2. Keyes Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Gwynne Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Mossley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cashmoor Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Central Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hudson Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bedford Road South (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Loewy Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Leyland Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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