Crime Rate in Littledown & Iford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littledown & Iford

The total recorded crimes in Littledown & Iford, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littledown & Iford crime rate of 2.47 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 Littledown & Iford, encompassing approximately 22,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Littledown & Iford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Littledown & Iford?

To understand the safety of Littledown & Iford, we need to analyze Littledown & Iford 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, Littledown & Iford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 884 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Littledown & Iford recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Littledown & Iford had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 827 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Littledown & Iford recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littledown & Iford Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Littledown & Iford has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 18th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Littledown & Iford crimes were 884. The crime rate of Littledown & Iford in 2024 was 38.94 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littledown & Iford were around 827 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.43 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 20 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
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

Littledown & Iford 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202518
December 202421
November 202421
October 202416
September 202420
August 202417
July 202431
June 202440
May 202422
April 202415
March 202433

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 202428
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243
March 202414

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 202418
April 202416
March 202419

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Littledown & Iford in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shepherds Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Southwick Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ropley Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harting Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hambledon Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Lascelles Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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