Crime Rate in Moordown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moordown

The total recorded crimes in Moordown, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moordown crime rate of 1.97 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 Moordown, encompassing approximately 32,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Moordown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorfield Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Delhi Road with total crimes: 6
  • West Way Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Moordown?

To understand the safety of Moordown, we need to analyze Moordown 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, Moordown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 553 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moordown recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Moordown had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 689 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moordown recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moordown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Moordown has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 24th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Moordown crimes were 553. The crime rate of Moordown in 2024 was 17.28 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moordown were around 689 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.53 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moordown)CrimesRank (Moordown)CrimesRank (Moordown)
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
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 & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Moordown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202524
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202420
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202413
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Moordown in July 2025

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

1. Moorfield Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Delhi Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
3. West Way Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cowper Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Clifford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Easter Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Oakwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Limited Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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