Crime Rate in East Cliff & Springbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Cliff & Springbourne

The total recorded crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cliff & Springbourne crime rate of 2.94 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 East Cliff & Springbourne, encompassing approximately 59,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-13.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-21.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • St Swithun'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

How safe is East Cliff & Springbourne?

To understand the safety of East Cliff & Springbourne, we need to analyze East Cliff & Springbourne 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, East Cliff & Springbourne reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,700 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Cliff & Springbourne witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, East Cliff & Springbourne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,618 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Cliff & Springbourne witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, East Cliff & Springbourne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Cliff & Springbourne has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 5th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total East Cliff & Springbourne crimes were 2,700. The crime rate of East Cliff & Springbourne in 2024 was 45.12 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne were around 2,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.75 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)CrimesRank (East Cliff & Springbourne)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Boscombe West182 42,541 42,251 4
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands118 112,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park168 61,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley137 91,736 81,402 10
Winton East150 81,698 91,406 9
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy104 121,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath94 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West78 151,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town64 191,099 14914 18
Boscombe East & Pokesdown80 141,037 16932 17
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
Parkstone70 17891 21761 21
Bearwood & Merley70 181,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford54 25884 22827 20
Queen's Park59 22900 20755 22
West Southbourne63 20579 27604 27
Penn Hill58 24746 23703 23
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (134 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20258
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 20248
September 202412
August 202415
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 945 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202567
March 202574
February 202565
January 202565
December 202473
November 202446
October 202472
September 202459
August 202472
July 202488
June 2024132
May 202474

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202518
February 20255
January 202515
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 692 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202551
March 202541
February 202543
January 202529
December 202458
November 202430
October 202442
September 202451
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024134
May 202450

A total of 202 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202521
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 202413
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202440
May 20246

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202522
February 202523
January 202516
December 202419
November 20249
October 202417
September 202418
August 20249
July 202419
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 202523
February 202521
January 202512
December 202416
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202438
May 20244

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245

High Crime Locations East Cliff & Springbourne in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Cliff & Springbourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Swithun'S Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Spencer Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Richmond Park Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bethia Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hayes Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Knyveton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Jefferson Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3

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