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 July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbourne & West Cliff crime rate of 5.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
Westbourne & West Cliff Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • South Cliff Road with total crimes: 24
  • Norwich Avenue West with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Westbourne & West Cliff has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 5.35 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)CrimesRank (Westbourne & West Cliff)
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
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
Talbot & Branksome Woods132 111,279 121,312 11
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

Westbourne & West Cliff 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202554
May 202548
April 202534
March 202524
February 202522
January 202529
December 202428
November 202436
October 202439
September 202449
August 202463

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202511
April 20252
March 20254
February 202526
January 202512
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202538
May 202560
April 202538
March 202543
February 202526
January 202535
December 202428
November 202442
October 202444
September 202429
August 202459

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20259
May 202513
April 202518
March 20258
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202414
September 202425
August 202414

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20259
April 20258
March 202517
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 202513
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 202412
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202515
April 20256
March 20254
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Westbourne & West Cliff in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Cliff Road (Map)
Total24
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Norwich Avenue West (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
4. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
5. Somerville Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Milburn Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. St Michael'S Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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