Crime Rate in Highcliffe & Walkford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highcliffe & Walkford

The total recorded crimes in Highcliffe & Walkford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highcliffe & Walkford crime rate of 2.15 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 Highcliffe & Walkford, encompassing approximately 10,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highcliffe & Walkford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highland Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Studley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sunset Mews with total crimes: 1

How safe is Highcliffe & Walkford?

To understand the safety of Highcliffe & Walkford, we need to analyze Highcliffe & Walkford 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, Highcliffe & Walkford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 341 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Highcliffe & Walkford recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Highcliffe & Walkford had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 349 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Highcliffe & Walkford recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highcliffe & Walkford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Highcliffe & Walkford has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 33th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Highcliffe & Walkford crimes were 341. The crime rate of Highcliffe & Walkford in 2024 was 31.87 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highcliffe & Walkford were around 349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.61 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highcliffe & Walkford)CrimesRank (Highcliffe & Walkford)CrimesRank (Highcliffe & Walkford)
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
Canford Cliffs145 91,084 151,119 14
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 & Walkford 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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July 20259
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A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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July 20258
June 20254
May 202510
April 20255
March 20252
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A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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April 20256
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A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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January 20255

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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High Crime Locations Highcliffe & Walkford in July 2025

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

1. Highland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Studley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sunset Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Beacon Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Haslemere Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stanley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Arbor Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Amberley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nea Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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