Crime Rate in Bournemouth Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournemouth Central

The total recorded crimes in Bournemouth Central, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 595 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth Central crime rate of 6.54 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 Bournemouth Central, encompassing approximately 90,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (178) incidents (5.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (164) incidents (-4.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (18.52% increase)
Bournemouth Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 40
  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 34
  • Avenue Lane with total crimes: 32

How safe is Bournemouth Central?

To understand the safety of Bournemouth Central, we need to analyze Bournemouth Central 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, Bournemouth Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 6,661 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bournemouth Central witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Bournemouth Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 4,127 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bournemouth Central witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bournemouth Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bournemouth Central has recorded 595 crimes with crime rate of 6.54 ranking 1th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Bournemouth Central crimes were 6,661. The crime rate of Bournemouth Central in 2024 was 73.20 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bournemouth Central were around 4,127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.36 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)
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
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

Bournemouth Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 178 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (171 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (195 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (155 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (170 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (146 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (144 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (125 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 137 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (160 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (150 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (139 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (193 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1830 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 152.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025178
June 2025168
May 2025195
April 2025146
March 2025144
February 2025137
January 2025125
December 2024117
November 2024160
October 2024150
September 2024135
August 2024175

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025164
June 2025171
May 2025155
April 2025170
March 2025125
February 2025119
January 2025142
December 2024117
November 2024136
October 2024139
September 2024139
August 2024193

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 210 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202523
May 202518
April 202517
March 20258
February 202517
January 20256
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202424
August 20243

A total of 443 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202536
May 202526
April 202538
March 202540
February 202541
January 202535
December 202441
November 202440
October 202435
September 202443
August 202430

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202534
April 202525
March 202524
February 202536
January 202523
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202432
August 202446

A total of 305 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202534
May 202527
April 202517
March 202538
February 202519
January 202526
December 202420
November 202421
October 202422
September 202427
August 202436

A total of 293 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202521
April 202514
March 202527
February 202538
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202427
September 202447
August 202432

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 202516
February 202511
January 202514
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202415
August 202429

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202554
May 202529
April 202533
March 202535
February 202534
January 202526
December 202430
November 202424
October 202424
September 202433
August 202433

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248

High Crime Locations Bournemouth Central in July 2025

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

1. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences16
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft4
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total34
Anti-social behaviour16
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total27
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Cumnor Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Gervis Place (Map)
Total14
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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