Crime Rate in Muscliff & Strouden Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muscliff & Strouden Park

The total recorded crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muscliff & Strouden Park crime rate of 2.56 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 Muscliff & Strouden Park, encompassing approximately 38,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Hamblin Way with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Muscliff & Strouden Park?

To understand the safety of Muscliff & Strouden Park, we need to analyze Muscliff & Strouden Park 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, Muscliff & Strouden Park reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,540 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Muscliff & Strouden Park witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Muscliff & Strouden Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,465 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Muscliff & Strouden Park witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Muscliff & Strouden Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Muscliff & Strouden Park has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.56 ranking 8th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Muscliff & Strouden Park crimes were 1,540. The crime rate of Muscliff & Strouden Park in 2024 was 39.83 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muscliff & Strouden Park were around 1,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.89 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 8 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
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

Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202522
December 202418
November 20247
October 202426
September 202426
August 202429
July 202428
June 202430
May 202417
April 202428
March 202420

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 202419
March 20248

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202534
December 202433
November 202435
October 202431
September 202438
August 202447
July 202456
June 202484
May 202448
April 202440
March 202455

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202417
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413
July 20242
June 202414
May 202410
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202512
December 20244
November 202418
October 202417
September 202412
August 20248
July 202419
June 202430
May 202423
April 202425
March 202418

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Muscliff & Strouden Park in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Muscliff & Strouden Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Hamblin Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Tolpuddle Gardens (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Magpie Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Jewell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Poppy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Curlew Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Charminster Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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