Crime Rate in Talbot & Branksome Woods: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talbot & Branksome Woods

The total recorded crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talbot & Branksome Woods crime rate of 4.52 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 Talbot & Branksome Woods, encompassing approximately 29,230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
Talbot & Branksome Woods Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alington Road with total crimes: 25
  • Belvedere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Kensington Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Talbot & Branksome Woods?

To understand the safety of Talbot & Branksome Woods, we need to analyze Talbot & Branksome Woods 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, Talbot & Branksome Woods demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1279 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Talbot & Branksome Woods witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Talbot & Branksome Woods experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,312 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Talbot & Branksome Woods witnessed more 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, Talbot & Branksome Woods has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Talbot & Branksome Woods Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Talbot & Branksome Woods has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 11th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Talbot & Branksome Woods crimes were 1,279. The crime rate of Talbot & Branksome Woods in 2024 was 43.76 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Talbot & Branksome Woods were around 1,312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.88 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)CrimesRank (Talbot & Branksome Woods)
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
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

Talbot & Branksome Woods 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202536
May 202519
April 202515
March 202522
February 202513
January 202521
December 202423
November 202416
October 202419
September 202429
August 202434

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202520
May 202519
April 202519
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202430
September 202414
August 202431

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202517
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 202415
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 202519
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202412
September 202419
August 20247

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202515
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20245
August 20241

High Crime Locations Talbot & Branksome Woods in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Talbot & Branksome Woods postcode area is presented below.

1. Alington Road (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kensington Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Meyrick Park Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
5. Walsford Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
6. Pear Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Oban Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Cromer Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Central Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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