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 February 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne & West Cliff crime rate of 3.51 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • West Hill Place with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Westbourne & West Cliff has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
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

Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 202425
August 202414
July 202418
June 202420
May 202432
April 202416
March 202420

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202535
December 202428
November 202442
October 202444
September 202429
August 202459
July 202457
June 202476
May 202427
April 202445
March 202432

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 202420

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202529
December 202428
November 202436
October 202439
September 202449
August 202463
July 202458
June 2024114
May 202469
April 202448
March 202451

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

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

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249
July 202418
June 202428
May 202412
April 202415
March 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Westbourne & West Cliff in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. West Hill Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Poole Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Eldon Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norwich Avenue West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1

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