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 February 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boscombe West crime rate of 2.00 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Boscombe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Haviland Road West with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Boscombe West has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 5th 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.

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
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
Alderney & Bourne Valley85 101,736 81,402 10
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

Boscombe West 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 563 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202512
December 202420
November 202425
October 202457
September 202462
August 202468
July 202460
June 2024112
May 202440
April 202426
March 202458

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202540
December 202453
November 202465
October 202453
September 202454
August 202473
July 202449
June 202498
May 202466
April 202457
March 202456

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 202418
November 202418
October 20247
September 20246
August 202415
July 202414
June 202432
May 202414
April 20247
March 202416

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245
July 202419
June 202418
May 20248
April 202417
March 202418

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 202411
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202417
September 20247
August 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 20245
March 202421

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202422
September 202421
August 20245
July 202430
June 202448
May 202453
April 202450
March 202435

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 202410
October 202418
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 202411

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Boscombe West in February 2025

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

1. Grantley Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Haviland Road West (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Florence Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wharncliffe Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Crabton Close Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Boscombe Spa Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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