Crime Rate in Westbourne & West Cliff: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbourne & West Cliff

The total recorded crimes in Westbourne & West Cliff, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne & West Cliff crime rate of 5.38 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 Westbourne & West Cliff, encompassing approximately 35,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Westbourne & West Cliff?

To understand the safety of Westbourne & West Cliff, we need to analyze Westbourne & West Cliff 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, Westbourne & West Cliff reported a higher crime volume than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 2,095 crimes compared to 1,353. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westbourne & West Cliff witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

    • In 2023, Westbourne & West Cliff experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole average, with 1,744 crimes compared to 1,190. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westbourne & West Cliff witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 32 other areas in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Westbourne & West Cliff has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westbourne & West Cliff has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 5.38 ranking 3th out of 32 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, UK

In 2024, the total Westbourne & West Cliff crimes were 2,095. The crime rate of Westbourne & West Cliff in 2024 was 59.27 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbourne & West Cliff were around 1,744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.34 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)
Bournemouth Central548 16,661 14,127 1
Poole Town192 22,836 22,728 2
East Cliff & Springbourne176 52,700 32,618 3
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
Redhill & Northbourne42 29518 30429 30
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe40 30422 31395 31
Highcliffe & Walkford24 33341 33349 32
Broadstone30 32359 32305 33

Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20254
February 202526
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413
July 20245
June 202422
May 20241

A total of 613 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202534
March 202524
February 202522
January 202529
December 202428
November 202436
October 202439
September 202449
August 202463
July 202458
June 2024114
May 202469

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202538
March 202543
February 202526
January 202535
December 202428
November 202442
October 202444
September 202429
August 202459
July 202457
June 202476
May 202427

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 202425
August 202414
July 202418
June 202420
May 202432

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202517
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202513
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Westbourne & West Cliff in May 2025

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

1. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total10
Possession of weapons4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Hahnemann Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Durley Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. South Cliff Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tregonwell Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Priory Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. West Hill Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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