Crime Rate in Newtown & Heatherlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown & Heatherlands

The total recorded crimes in Newtown & Heatherlands, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown & Heatherlands crime rate of 3.10 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 Newtown & Heatherlands, encompassing approximately 49,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (34.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (115.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Newtown & Heatherlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hilton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Newtown & Heatherlands?

To understand the safety of Newtown & Heatherlands, we need to analyze Newtown & Heatherlands 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, Newtown & Heatherlands reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,111 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newtown & Heatherlands witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Newtown & Heatherlands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,919 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newtown & Heatherlands witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newtown & Heatherlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newtown & Heatherlands has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 8th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Newtown & Heatherlands crimes were 2,111. The crime rate of Newtown & Heatherlands in 2024 was 42.77 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newtown & Heatherlands were around 1,919 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.88 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown & Heatherlands)CrimesRank (Newtown & Heatherlands)CrimesRank (Newtown & Heatherlands)
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
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 & Walkford23 33341 33349 32

Newtown & Heatherlands 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 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202520
May 202539
April 202524
March 202523
February 202524
January 202514
December 202410
November 202419
October 202428
September 202419
August 202443

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20256
March 202515
February 20258
January 20252
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 202417
October 20248
September 20245
August 202418

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202543
May 202540
April 202553
March 202540
February 202536
January 202544
December 202434
November 202472
October 202462
September 202452
August 202462

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 202423
August 202412

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 202417
November 202421
October 202418
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 202525
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20256
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newtown & Heatherlands in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Hilton Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Franks Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petworth Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. The Topiary (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Netley Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Yarrow Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Trinidad Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2

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