WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dorset Police Police

Crime in Penn Hill, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Comprehensive safety analysis for Penn Hill, localized within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Total Crimes

45
trending_up +55.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.53per 1k
trending_down -2.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,544

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour16
Violence & Sexual Offences15
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other Theft2
Public Order1
Drug Offences1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Alington Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Bournemouth Road Map
Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1
3
On or near Ponsonby Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Ashley Road Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Belle Vue Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Edward Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Highwood Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Woking Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Munster Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Local Rank

#9safest in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

City Average

79.13per 1k

Local Policing

Poole South

Dorset Police

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Local Priorities

Drug related activity & ASB

Location:
Turlin Moor

Issue:
We have identified a property which is associated with drug related activity and ASB

We know how impactful this has been on those in the locality.
Planned action to tackle this issue:

- Working with our partners from BCP to understand the causes
- Dedicated Officer takin ownership of the issues
- Increased targeted activity and visits
- Owning investigations stemming from the address and those attending it

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

June Update:
- We are now monitoring the impact the action taken has had
- We have refreshed training for officers for use of the forensic spray to tackle ASB
- We continue to patrol at key times to tackle this issue

May Update:
- We have arrested a male for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and he has been released whilst the investigation continues
- We have seized illegal e-bikes from the community

April Update:
- We are reviewing the overall impact of our work
- We have set up alerts on key offenders to robustly deal with them
- We are reviewing reports and looking to build them together for court.

March Update:
- We have arrested a male on prison recall.
- We are awaiting sentencing in Crown Court for another male.
- We are continuing to review the intelligence and the Hamworthy Team are leading the response

February update:
- We have arrested the male in question
- He has been charged with multiple offences and been remanded in prison
- We have submitted a Criminal Behaviour Order
- We are continuing to investigate the outstanding offences

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)

Location:
Poole Bus Station and the High Street

Issue:
Over the last few weeks we have noticed a small increase in calls for service in this area. We will see increases like this in well populated and attended areas in town centres. This is focus for us under the Neighbourhood Police Guarantee.

Planned action to tackle this issue:

- We will maintain our high visibility hotspot policing model with targeted foot patrols by the team
- We will continue with out monthly engagements in the Dolphin Centre
- We will track our progress and calls for service
- We will deliver with our partners from BPC, including CSAS, as well the Centre and the BID
- We will take positive action to reduce the demand and make the environment more positive for all

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

June Update:
- We now have a new PCSO for this area to continue the work
- We have obtained the CBO in Court
- We are working through the outstanding matters linked to this male

May Update:
- We have seen a reduction in the offending in this area.
- We have obtained the Criminal Behaviour Order submitted to court.
- We will continue our patrols and working with town centre partners

April Update: We are renewing this priority to look at further solutions

March Update:
- We have arrested the male in question
- He has been charged with multiple offences and been remanded in prison
- We have submitted a Criminal Behaviour Order
- We are continuing to investigate the outstanding offences

February update:
- We have arrested a male on prison recall.
- We are awaiting sentencing in Crown Court for another male.
- We are continuing to review the intelligence and the Hamworthy Team are leading the response

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Community Engagement Sandbanks Beach

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Sandbanks Beach, Banks Road Poole

JUL1

Community Contact Point - The Dolphin Centre

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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The Dolphin Poole, 110 Dolphin Centre Poole

JUL17

Community Contact Point - Costa Coffee Broadstone

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Costa Coffee, Unit 2-14 Dunyeats Road Broadstone

AUG5

Community Contact Point - The Dolphin Centre

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11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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The Dolphin Poole, 110 Dolphin Centre Poole

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