WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Muscliff & Strouden Park Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Muscliff & Strouden Park, localized within bournemouth, christchurch and poole.

Total Crimes

139
trending_up +25.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

87.74per 1k
trending_up +2.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,880

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour37
Violence & Sexual Offences34
Shoplifting17
Vehicle Crime16
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Burglary6
Other Theft5
Public Order4
Bicycle Theft2
Theft from Person2
Drug Offences2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hamblin Way Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2
15
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1
7
On or near Jewell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 6Burglary: 1
7
On or near Tytherley Green Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Supermarket Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Bicycle theft: 1
3
On or near Mallard Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Mountbatten Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2

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Safety comparison within bournemouth, christchurch and poole district.

Local Rank

#28safest in bournemouth, christchurch and poole

City Average

80.0per 1k

Local Policing

Bournemouth North East

Dorset Police

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour

Location:
Charminster Road, to include the service Road behind the shops and Iddesleigh Road.

Issue:
Shoplifting offences, drug dealing, drug use and associated anti-social behaviour, leading to members of the public and local businesses feeling unsafe.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
• Multi-agency work as part of a holistic response
• Neighbourhood officers will regularly patrol the area and deal with offenders robustly

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May Update:
- Dorset Police have arrested someone on suspicion of Possession With Intent To Supply both class A and Class B drugs, on Charminster Road. They have been released on bail whilst further enquiries are completed.

April Update:
- NPT completed High-visibility foot patrols within the Charminster Road area
- NPT have worked with BCP Council ASB team to address ASB being committed by the most prolific offenders
- NPT have held a Community Contact Point to provide reassurance to the local community
- NPT have arrested multiple persons for offences linked to acquisitive/business crime/drugs offences
- NPT are supporting an initiative to strengthen business community relations and crime prevention to prevent shoplifting in the area.

March Update:
- NPT completed over 34 separate High-visibility foot patrols within the Charminster Road area – 43 minutes average length
- NPT have worked with BCP Council ASB team to address ASB being committed by the most prolific offenders
- NPT have worked with immigration to complete compliance visits within the Charminster area
- NPT have held a Community Contact Point outside of Tesco, Charminster Road to provide reassurance to the local community
- NPT have arrested multiple persons for offences linked to acquisitive/business crime/drugs offences

February update:
- NPT completed over 20 separate High-visibility foot patrols within the Winton High Street area
- NPT have worked with BCP Council ASB team to address ASB being committed with two of our most prolific offenders

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Anti-social behaviour

Location:
Winton High Street, Wimborne Road.

Issue:
Shoplifting offences, street drinking and gatherings causing alarm to members of the public.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
• Neighbourhood officers will regularly patrol the area and deal with offenders robustly
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team will work closely with the local authority’s anti-social behaviour team regarding enforcement action.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

May Update:
- The Neighbourhood Policing Team have arrested prolific shoplifting offenders. This has included x2 in the same day! One of these was caught red handed by our officers who were on patrol in Winton High Street. The offender was taken into police custody, interviewed and charged. They now await their court date!

April Update:
- NPT completed High-visibility foot patrols within the Winton area
- NPT have held a Community Contact Point to provide reassurance to the local community
- NPT have issued dispersal notices to persons causing anti-social behaviour along Winton High Street
- NPT have assisted with a Prison Recall and shoplifting prosecution of two known prolific offenders

March Update:
- NPT completed over 20 separate High-visibility foot patrols within the Winton area – 47 mins average length
- NPT have held a Community Contact Point outside of Waitrose, Wimborne Road to provide reassurance to the local community
- NPT have issued dispersal notices to persons causing anti-social behaviour along Winton High Street

February update:
- NPT completed over 20 separate High-visibility foot patrols within the Charminster area
- On Sunday 1st February, NPT, Police Cadets and local Councillors completed a Community Clean Up in Charminster Cemetery and the Richmond Arms public house car park, collecting and disposing of 15 large bags of rubbish
- Dorset Police made multiple arrests in the Charminster area linked to drug supply

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

Community Contact Point - Waitrose, Winton

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Waitrose & Partners, 345 Wimborne Road Bournemouth

MAY20

Community Contact Point - Outside M & S Castlepoint

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Castlepoint Shopping Park, Castle Lane West Bournemouth

JUN10

Community Contact Point - Waitrose Winton

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Waitrose & Partners, 345 Wimborne Road Bournemouth

JUN17

Community Contact Point - Castlepoint Shopping Centre

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Castlepoint Shopping Park, Castle Lane West Bournemouth

JUL8

Community Contact Point - Waitrose Winton

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Waitrose & Partners, 345 Wimborne Road Bournemouth

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