Bournemouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Bournemouth's crime profile revealed a distinct dominance of property-related offences over violent crime, a pattern that may be attributed to the area's coastal tourism infrastructure and retail activity. The overall crime rate stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where property crimes, particularly shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, account for over 60% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, while still significant at 28.6% of total crimes, were only 1% above the UK average, suggesting a relatively balanced approach to violent crime management. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourism season—likely contributes to the elevated property crime rates, as increased foot traffic in retail zones and coastal areas creates more opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 27.5% of total crimes, remained 97% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order in densely populated areas. The shoplifting category, which saw a sharp increase to 13.8% of total crimes, was 122% above the UK average, a figure that may be partially explained by the influx of tourists and the extended summer shopping season. These patterns suggest that local authorities should consider enhancing surveillance and security measures in high-traffic commercial areas while also addressing the root causes of anti-social behaviour through community engagement initiatives.

June 2025 saw a 56.9% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 181 to 284, the largest month-on-month jump in any crime category. This surge aligns with the start of summer tourism, when retail areas may experience heightened foot traffic and opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour remained 97% above the UK average, reflecting persistent challenges in public order management. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 23.6%, possibly due to seasonal shifts in activity patterns. The rate of 1 crime per 98 residents provides a tangible benchmark for local residents to gauge their monthly risk exposure. While violent crime accounted for 28.6% of total incidents, property crimes dominated with 35.7% of the total, illustrating a clear imbalance in crime types that may reflect the area's coastal tourism infrastructure and retail environment.

Bournemouth's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% increase from the previous month's 10.0 rate. This suggests a consistent pattern in local crime dynamics despite seasonal fluctuations. Locally, 69 crimes were reported per day on average, highlighting the persistent nature of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the population of 202,207. While this rate is 25.9% above the UK average, the comparison to the previous month shows minimal change, indicating that broader trends are more significant than short-term variations. The population scale also means that individual risk remains relatively low, though concentrated crime hotspots may still exist in specific neighbourhoods.