Crime Rate in Penn Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penn Hill

The total recorded crimes in Penn Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penn Hill crime rate of 2.17 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 Penn Hill, encompassing approximately 29,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Penn Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alington Road with total crimes: 8
  • Caledon Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bournemouth Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Penn Hill?

To understand the safety of Penn Hill, we need to analyze Penn Hill 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, Penn Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 746 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penn Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Penn Hill had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 703 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penn Hill recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penn Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penn Hill has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 25th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Penn Hill crimes were 746. The crime rate of Penn Hill in 2024 was 25.65 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penn Hill were around 703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.17 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penn Hill)CrimesRank (Penn Hill)CrimesRank (Penn Hill)
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
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

Penn Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202516
April 202513
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202526
May 202521
April 202511
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202424
November 202427
October 202420
September 202412
August 202421

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Penn Hill in July 2025

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

1. Alington Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Caledon Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Bournemouth Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ponsonby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ashley Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Becher Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Archway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Madeira Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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