For a population of 408,967, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded 2,991 crimes in March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slightly safer profile compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.3% of all incidents (1,027 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, likely influenced these patterns, as outdoor activity and social interactions increase. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.5 per 1,000, are 9% below the UK average, possibly due to the area's coastal character, which may see lower levels of certain violent crimes compared to more densely populated urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, however, remains higher than the UK average (44% above), a trend that may be linked to the area's mix of urban and coastal environments, where public spaces can become focal points for disruptive activity. The data also shows a 43% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, which could be attributed to the presence of retail hubs and tourist attractions in the region, driving opportunities for theft.