Bournemouth Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bournemouth's July 2023 crime rate of 10.6 per 1,000 residents places it 27.7% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a stark divergence that demands attention. The most striking outlier is anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26.5% of all crimes and was 97% above the UK average. This category's prominence is consistent with Bournemouth's status as a major coastal resort, where high foot traffic, transient populations, and summer festivals may contribute to disorder. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, representing 30.2% of all crimes and 15% above the UK average — a pattern likely influenced by the area's vibrant nightlife and the influx of tourists during peak season. Other theft (7.3% of crimes) and shoplifting (6.6%) also feature prominently, aligning with the retail presence in the town centre. July's seasonal context — schools out, festivals, and outdoor events — likely amplifies such trends, as transient populations and increased social activity create opportunities for certain types of crime. The area's overall crime profile reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors, with coastal tourism and urban density serving as key drivers. While the rate remains elevated, the slight month-on-month decrease from June (10.9 per 1,000) suggests some stabilisation.

July saw a stark increase in theft from the person, rising by 109.5% to 44 incidents — the highest monthly total in this category since at least 2022. This surge, coupled with a 50% increase in drug-related crimes (from 28 to 42), suggests shifts in criminal activity that may correlate with the summer season's social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26.5% of all crimes, was 97% above the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge that likely reflects the area's coastal tourism infrastructure and high foot traffic. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 8% (from 112 to 121), potentially linked to increased car usage during the summer months. Conversely, other crime fell by 26.3% (from 19 to 14), and robbery decreased by 17.9% (from 28 to 23), indicating some areas of improvement. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and localised pressures on law enforcement.

Bournemouth's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 10.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.9 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area's persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 27.7% higher. On a daily basis, Bournemouth recorded an average of 69 crimes per day in July, reflecting the density of reported incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 202,207. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in population distribution or localised hotspots. The decrease from June may align with seasonal factors, such as the waning intensity of summer festivals or changes in tourist activity, though the overall rate remains significantly above the UK benchmark.