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 July 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canford Cliffs crime rate of 13.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
Canford Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11

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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • 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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • 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 July 2025 the Canford Cliffs has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 13.00 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)CrimesRank (Canford Cliffs)
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
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
Broadstone33 31359 32305 33
Highcliffe & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Canford Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202513
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202516
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 202519
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202419
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202538
May 202525
April 202536
March 202514
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202418
October 202421
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202544
April 20259
March 202521
February 202512
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20256
March 20255
February 202519
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20241
November 202415
October 20243
August 20248

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 202414
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202510
April 20252
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
August 20244

A total of 6 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

High Crime Locations Canford Cliffs in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chaddesley Wood Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Poole Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Langley Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Doyne Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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