Bournemouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Bournemouth recorded 1,568 crimes across its built-up area, equating to 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 6.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that underscores the need for continued local scrutiny. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.6% of all incidents (479 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%, 365 cases) and shoplifting (9.4%, 147 cases). These figures align with Bournemouth's character as a coastal resort town, where high foot traffic in retail and leisure areas may contribute to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely amplifies opportunities for certain crimes. For instance, the spike in shoplifting may be partly explained by increased retail activity and promotional events, while the relatively high rate of anti-social behaviour could reflect the social dynamics of a tourist-heavy area during peak holiday periods. Conversely, the lower-than-UK-average rates for burglary and public order offences suggest that targeted policing or community initiatives may have mitigated risks in these categories. The data also reveals a 7% deficit in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, a figure that might be influenced by Bournemouth's proximity to policing resources or the demographic profile of its population. Overall, the crime profile reflects a mix of local challenges and contextual factors, requiring nuanced strategies to address emerging trends while building on areas of relative success.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 40% (from 105 to 147 incidents) and anti-social behaviour remaining 70% above the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 50% (from 30 to 15), possibly linked to seasonal factors like reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. The category 'other crime' surged by 75% (from 12 to 21), a spike that may reflect unclassified incidents or emerging local issues. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 24.6% (from 65 to 49), a decline that could align with improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the festive season. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal trends and local dynamics, with some categories like shoplifting showing clear links to Black Friday shopping activity, while others, such as anti-social behaviour, persistently outpace national averages.

Bournemouth's November 2025 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 52 crimes reported each day, a figure that highlights the persistent nature of local crime despite the monthly decline. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-129 residents encountering crime underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of over 200,000 people. This rate, while lower than the previous month, remains 6.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, indicating that Bournemouth continues to face a slightly higher crime burden than the national average. The comparison also reveals that while some categories, such as burglary and public order offences, show marked improvements, others like anti-social behaviour remain high compared to UK averages, suggesting targeted interventions may still be necessary in these areas.