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 February 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown & Heatherlands 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 Newtown & Heatherlands, encompassing approximately 49,356 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
Newtown & Heatherlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hillcrest Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cynthia Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Newtown & Heatherlands has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
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

Newtown & Heatherlands 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (112 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202514
December 202410
November 202419
October 202428
September 202419
August 202443
July 202447
June 2024114
May 202432
April 202442
March 202428

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 202417
November 202421
October 202418
September 20248
August 202414
July 202418
June 202414
May 202421
April 202419
March 202413

A total of 721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202536
January 202544
December 202434
November 202472
October 202462
September 202452
August 202462
July 202448
June 2024112
May 202490
April 202457
March 202452

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 202417
October 20248
September 20245
August 202418
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246
April 202411
March 20245

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247
April 202415
March 20247

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202412
July 20243
June 202420
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 202423
August 202412
July 202417
June 202418
May 202426
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Newtown & Heatherlands in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Public order1
2. Hillcrest Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Cynthia Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Yarrow Road (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons6
5. Carlton Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Carnegie Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chubbs Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tolstoi Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. The Topiary (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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