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 May 2025 are around 548 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournemouth Central crime rate of 6.02 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (195) incidents (33.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (155) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
Bournemouth Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 38
  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 35
  • Theme/Adventure Park 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 May 2025 the Bournemouth Central has recorded 548 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)CrimesRank (Bournemouth Central)
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Boscombe West182 42,541 42,251 4
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

Bournemouth Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 185 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 146 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (358 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (316 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (149 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 163.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025195
April 2025146
March 2025144
February 2025137
January 2025125
December 2024117
November 2024160
October 2024150
September 2024135
August 2024175
July 2024185
June 2024316
May 2024136

A total of 414 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202525
March 202524
February 202536
January 202523
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202432
August 202446
July 202429
June 202466
May 202421

A total of 365 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202538
February 202519
January 202526
December 202420
November 202421
October 202422
September 202427
August 202436
July 202421
June 202466
May 202425

A total of 394 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202527
February 202538
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202427
September 202447
August 202432
July 202424
June 202476
May 202429

A total of 2088 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 160.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 358 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025155
April 2025170
March 2025125
February 2025119
January 2025142
December 2024117
November 2024136
October 2024139
September 2024139
August 2024193
July 2024146
June 2024358
May 2024149

A total of 100 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 201 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202516
February 202511
January 202514
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202415
August 202429
July 202419
June 202432
May 202423

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 20258
February 202517
January 20256
December 202420
November 202415
October 202416
September 202424
August 20243
July 202418
June 202410
May 202423

A total of 511 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202538
March 202540
February 202541
January 202535
December 202441
November 202440
October 202435
September 202443
August 202430
July 202455
June 202460
May 202427

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 90 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202413
September 202412
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202535
February 202534
January 202526
December 202430
November 202424
October 202424
September 202433
August 202433
July 202418
June 202454
May 202420

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bournemouth Central in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Robbery3
2. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total35
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Post Office Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Westover Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Exeter Park Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Gervis Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oxford Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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