Crime Rate in Canford Cliffs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canford Cliffs

The total recorded crimes in Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canford Cliffs crime rate of 7.44 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 Canford Cliffs, encompassing approximately 11,150 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Canford Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Poole Road with total crimes: 12
  • Ventry Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Canford Cliffs?

To understand the safety of Canford Cliffs, we need to analyze Canford Cliffs 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, Canford Cliffs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1084 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Canford Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Canford Cliffs had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,119 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Canford Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canford Cliffs Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Canford Cliffs has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 7.44 ranking 11th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Canford Cliffs crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Canford Cliffs in 2024 was 97.21 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canford Cliffs were around 1,119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.35 (year) or 8.36 (month) ranking 14 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
Christchurch Town80 121,099 14914 18
Canford Heath80 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West74 141,168 131,069 15
Burton & Grange60 17919 19939 16
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

Canford Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 20242
May 20247
April 202426
March 20247

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202418
October 202421
September 202410
August 202417
July 202419
June 202454
May 202419
April 202430
March 202422

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 202430
July 202416
June 202430
May 202421
April 202435
March 202415

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
August 20244
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
September 20245
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20243
March 202413

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 202510
December 20241
November 202415
October 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
March 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20243

High Crime Locations Canford Cliffs in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
2. Poole Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Ventry Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Langley Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
5. St Aldhelm'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Lindsay Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Doyne Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Mornish Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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