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 February 2025 are around 214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cliff & Springbourne crime rate of 3.58 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (48.28% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
East Cliff & Springbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Ashley Close with total crimes: 24
  • Hayes Avenue with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the East Cliff & Springbourne has recorded 214 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 2th 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.

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
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
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

East Cliff & Springbourne 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202516
December 202419
November 20249
October 202417
September 202418
August 20249
July 202419
June 202424
May 202410
April 202422
March 202420

A total of 643 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202543
January 202529
December 202458
November 202430
October 202442
September 202451
August 202456
July 202467
June 2024134
May 202450
April 202445
March 202438

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202515
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 20248
April 20242
March 202410

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202413
October 20248
September 202412
August 202415
July 202416
June 202420
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415

A total of 889 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202565
January 202565
December 202473
November 202446
October 202472
September 202459
August 202472
July 202488
June 2024132
May 202474
April 202462
March 202481

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
March 20241

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202512
December 202416
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202438
May 20244
April 202444
March 202416

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202520
December 20249
November 202413
October 20246
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202440
May 20246
April 202419
March 202413

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations East Cliff & Springbourne in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Ashley Close (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hayes Avenue (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Methuen Close (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Swithun'S Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Carlton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Woodford Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Frances Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Spring Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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