Crime Rate in Burton & Grange: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton & Grange

The total recorded crimes in Burton & Grange, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton & Grange crime rate of 3.28 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 Burton & Grange, encompassing approximately 18,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Burton & Grange Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Hunt Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Strete with total crimes: 3

How safe is Burton & Grange?

To understand the safety of Burton & Grange, we need to analyze Burton & Grange 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, Burton & Grange demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 919 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burton & Grange recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burton & Grange had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 939 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Burton & Grange witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Burton & Grange has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burton & Grange Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Burton & Grange has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 17th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Burton & Grange crimes were 919. The crime rate of Burton & Grange in 2024 was 50.25 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton & Grange were around 939 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 16 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
Boscombe West131 52,541 42,251 4
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
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

Burton & Grange Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20246
August 202416
July 202424
June 202438
May 202427
April 202413
March 20247

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202520
December 202421
November 202419
October 202410
September 202420
August 202422
July 202426
June 202448
May 202425
April 202420
March 202416

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202426
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202517
December 202419
November 20247
October 20248
September 202416
August 202411
July 202420
June 202414
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burton & Grange in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting17
2. Hunt Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. The Strete (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Summerfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Court Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
8. Coleridge Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dorset Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mallory Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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