Crime Rate in Broadstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadstone

The total recorded crimes in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadstone crime rate of 2.37 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 Broadstone, encompassing approximately 13,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Dunyeats Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadstone?

To understand the safety of Broadstone, we need to analyze Broadstone 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, Broadstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 359 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broadstone recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Broadstone had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 305 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadstone recorded fewer 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, Broadstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broadstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadstone has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 31th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Broadstone crimes were 359. The crime rate of Broadstone in 2024 was 25.77 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadstone were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.90 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadstone)CrimesRank (Broadstone)CrimesRank (Broadstone)
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
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
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Broadstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broadstone in July 2025

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

1. York Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dunyeats Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cotton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Macaulay Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Widworthy Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Springdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Higher Blandford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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