Crime Rate in Wallisdown & Winton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallisdown & Winton West

The total recorded crimes in Wallisdown & Winton West, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in February 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallisdown & Winton West crime rate of 2.87 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 Wallisdown & Winton West, encompassing approximately 25,798 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wallisdown & Winton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Columbian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsbere Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wallisdown & Winton West?

To understand the safety of Wallisdown & Winton West, we need to analyze Wallisdown & Winton West 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, Wallisdown & Winton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1168 crimes compared to 1353.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wallisdown & Winton West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wallisdown & Winton West had fewer crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,069 crimes compared to 1,190. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wallisdown & Winton West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallisdown & Winton West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Wallisdown & Winton West has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 14th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Wallisdown & Winton West crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Wallisdown & Winton West in 2024 was 45.27 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallisdown & Winton West were around 1,069 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.44 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking 15 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
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

Wallisdown & Winton West 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 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 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202538
December 202426
November 202419
October 202424
September 202417
August 202428
July 202436
June 202454
May 202427
April 202428
March 202433

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202521
December 202422
November 202414
October 202420
September 202429
August 202431
July 202432
June 202458
May 202429
April 202418
March 202427

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Wallisdown & Winton West in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wallisdown & Winton West postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Columbian Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Kingsbere Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Possession of weapons1
4. Canford Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lampton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Forsyth Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Downey Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Acres Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ensbury Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cornish Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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