Crime Rate in Boscombe East & Pokesdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown

The total recorded crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boscombe East & Pokesdown crime rate of 2.25 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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown, encompassing approximately 39,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (141.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Boscombe East & Pokesdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Haviland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Boscombe East & Pokesdown?

To understand the safety of Boscombe East & Pokesdown, we need to analyze Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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, Boscombe East & Pokesdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1037 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boscombe East & Pokesdown witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Boscombe East & Pokesdown had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 932 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Boscombe East & Pokesdown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boscombe East & Pokesdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Boscombe East & Pokesdown has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 18th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Boscombe East & Pokesdown crimes were 1,037. The crime rate of Boscombe East & Pokesdown in 2024 was 26.22 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown were around 932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.56 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boscombe East & Pokesdown)CrimesRank (Boscombe East & Pokesdown)CrimesRank (Boscombe East & Pokesdown)
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
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
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

Boscombe East & Pokesdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202512
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202527
May 202531
April 202519
March 202525
February 202517
January 202519
December 202428
November 202416
October 202415
September 202429
August 202429

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20249
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Boscombe East & Pokesdown in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Shoplifting5
2. Haviland Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Byron Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Scotter Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southbourne Promenade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Wentworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Parkwood Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. York Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Colonnade Road West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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