Crime Rate in Boscombe West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boscombe West

The total recorded crimes in Boscombe West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boscombe West crime rate of 2.77 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 West, encompassing approximately 65,622 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-34.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
Boscombe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabton Close Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Grantley Road with total crimes: 15

How safe is Boscombe West?

To understand the safety of Boscombe West, we need to analyze Boscombe West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,541 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boscombe West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Boscombe West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,251 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Boscombe West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Boscombe West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Boscombe West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boscombe West has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 4th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Boscombe West crimes were 2,541. The crime rate of Boscombe West in 2024 was 38.72 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boscombe West were around 2,251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.30 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boscombe West)CrimesRank (Boscombe West)CrimesRank (Boscombe West)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands118 112,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park168 61,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley137 91,736 81,402 10
Winton East150 81,698 91,406 9
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy104 121,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath94 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West78 151,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town64 191,099 14914 18
Boscombe East & Pokesdown80 141,037 16932 17
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
Parkstone70 17891 21761 21
Bearwood & Merley70 181,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford54 25884 22827 20
Queen's Park59 22900 20755 22
West Southbourne63 20579 27604 27
Penn Hill58 24746 23703 23
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Boscombe West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (68 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (112 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 202418
November 202418
October 20247
September 20246
August 202415
July 202414
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 603 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202547
March 202546
February 202523
January 202512
December 202420
November 202425
October 202457
September 202462
August 202468
July 202460
June 2024112
May 202440

A total of 789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202558
March 202562
February 202540
January 202540
December 202453
November 202465
October 202453
September 202454
August 202473
July 202449
June 202498
May 202466

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202519
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20255
February 202517
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202417
September 20247
August 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202518
March 202514
February 202521
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202422
September 202421
August 20245
July 202430
June 202448
May 202453

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 202410
October 202418
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245
July 202419
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boscombe West in May 2025

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

1. Crabton Close Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Grantley Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Haviland Road West (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Adeline Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Windsor Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Roumelia Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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