Crime Rate in Redhill & Northbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redhill & Northbourne

The total recorded crimes in Redhill & Northbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redhill & Northbourne crime rate of 1.83 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 Redhill & Northbourne, encompassing approximately 21,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Redhill & Northbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Columbia Road with total crimes: 7
  • Jessopp Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heaton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Redhill & Northbourne?

To understand the safety of Redhill & Northbourne, we need to analyze Redhill & Northbourne 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, Redhill & Northbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 518 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Redhill & Northbourne recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Redhill & Northbourne had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 429 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Redhill & Northbourne recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Redhill & Northbourne Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Redhill & Northbourne has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 25th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Redhill & Northbourne crimes were 518. The crime rate of Redhill & Northbourne in 2024 was 23.64 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redhill & Northbourne were around 429 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.58 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 30 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
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
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

Redhill & Northbourne 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202425
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415
April 202415
March 202412

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202412
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20244

High Crime Locations Redhill & Northbourne in February 2025

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

1. Columbia Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Jessopp Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heaton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Pavan Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnes Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hendford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Northbourne Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Georgian Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Orchard Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ross Mount Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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