Crime Rate in Creekmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Creekmoor

The total recorded crimes in Creekmoor, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Creekmoor crime rate of 2.30 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 Creekmoor, encompassing approximately 18,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Creekmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sopers Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Tarn Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Renault Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Creekmoor?

To understand the safety of Creekmoor, we need to analyze Creekmoor 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, Creekmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 651 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Creekmoor recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Creekmoor had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 686 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Creekmoor recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Creekmoor Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Creekmoor has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 23th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Creekmoor crimes were 651. The crime rate of Creekmoor in 2024 was 34.84 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Creekmoor were around 686 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.71 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 25 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
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
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

Creekmoor 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 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202525
December 202417
November 202418
October 202421
September 20249
August 202414
July 202421
June 202424
May 202416
April 202414
March 202414

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 202413
April 20249
March 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
March 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Creekmoor in February 2025

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

1. Sopers Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
2. Tarn Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Renault Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Larch Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Porter Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
6. Marshal Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rowan Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadowsweet Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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