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 May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redhill & Northbourne crime rate of 1.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Redhill & Northbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavan Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Kingswell Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Minstead 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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • 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 areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • 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 May 2025 the Redhill & Northbourne has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redhill & Northbourne)CrimesRank (Redhill & Northbourne)CrimesRank (Redhill & Northbourne)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
Westbourne & West Cliff190 32,095 71,744 7
Boscombe West182 42,541 42,251 4
Kinson152 72,139 51,939 5
Newtown & Heatherlands118 112,111 61,919 6
Muscliff & Strouden Park168 61,540 101,465 8
Alderney & Bourne Valley137 91,736 81,402 10
Winton East150 81,698 91,406 9
Canford Cliffs122 101,084 151,119 14
Talbot & Branksome Woods75 161,279 121,312 11
Hamworthy104 121,351 111,229 12
Canford Heath94 131,024 171,128 13
Wallisdown & Winton West78 151,168 131,069 15
Christchurch Town64 191,099 14914 18
Boscombe East & Pokesdown80 141,037 16932 17
Burton & Grange61 21919 19939 16
Parkstone70 17891 21761 21
Bearwood & Merley70 181,019 18837 19
Littledown & Iford54 25884 22827 20
Queen's Park59 22900 20755 22
West Southbourne63 20579 27604 27
Penn Hill58 24746 23703 23
Commons58 23635 25540 28
Moordown52 26553 28689 24
Creekmoor51 27651 24686 25
Oakdale33 31608 26639 26
East Southbourne & Tuckton43 28540 29524 29
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Redhill & Northbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202412
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202514
February 202516
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202425
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pavan Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Kingswell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Minstead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Etches Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saxonhurst Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Broughton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Frensham Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parkside Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Columbia Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hendford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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