Crime Rate in Canford Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canford Heath

The total recorded crimes in Canford Heath, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canford Heath crime rate of 2.26 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 35,376 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Canford Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Dewlish Close with total crimes: 6
  • Terence Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Canford Heath?

To understand the safety of Canford Heath, we need to analyze Canford Heath 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 Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1024 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Canford Heath had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Canford Heath witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canford Heath Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Canford Heath has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.26 ranking 13th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Canford Heath crimes were 1,024. The crime rate of Canford Heath in 2024 was 28.95 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canford Heath were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.89 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking 13 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
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 Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202522
December 202432
November 202433
October 202436
September 202427
August 202423
July 202428
June 202438
May 202429
April 202426
March 202431

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202522
December 202412
November 202414
October 202417
September 202412
August 202421
July 202419
June 202442
May 202425
April 202418
March 202414

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 202411
March 20247

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
March 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202416
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canford Heath in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Dewlish Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Terence Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Thorncombe Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Chedington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Ashdown Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Adastral Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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