Crime Rate in Broadstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadstone

The total recorded crimes in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadstone crime rate of 2.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broadstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Widworthy Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Dunyeats Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lancaster Close 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 May 2025 the Broadstone has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 32th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadstone)CrimesRank (Broadstone)CrimesRank (Broadstone)
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
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

Broadstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Widworthy Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Dunyeats Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Anvil Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. B3074 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kirkway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Merriefield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Sutherland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Abbotsbury Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Springdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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