Monthly Crime Statistics

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, 6.6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour was 35% above the UK average, a notable outlier in the data.

2,891
Total Crimes
7.1
Per 1,000 People
7.6
UK Average
-8.8%
vs Previous Month

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November 2024 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole revealed a combination of crime trends, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a striking outlier. At 1.5 per 1,000 residents, this category was 35% above the UK average, a significant deviation that contrasts with other areas of the crime profile. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, 6.6% below the national average of 7.6. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a coastal resort and commuter hub, where high foot traffic and transient populations may contribute to certain types of crime. Seasonal factors such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the end of the Black Friday shopping period likely influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage seeing notable spikes. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of drugs-related crime (62% below UK average) and theft from the person (52% below) suggest that the area’s demographics and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating these risks. The overall rate being below the UK average is consistent with the area’s well-established tourism infrastructure and community-focused crime prevention initiatives, though the prominence of anti-social behaviour indicates areas for targeted intervention.

November 2024 saw a 5.2% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 250 to 263. This uptick could be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night, a local event that may heighten opportunities for such offences. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 30.2%, dropping from 255 to 178, a decline that may reflect reduced traffic volumes during the month or heightened awareness around vehicle security. Burglary also decreased by 28.2%, from 149 to 107, influenced by seasonal changes in home occupancy or increased community engagement in prevention efforts. Anti-social behaviour emerged as a significant outlier, with rates 35% above the UK average. This contrast with other categories, such as drugs (62% below UK average) and bicycle theft (43% above), underscores the uneven distribution of crime types across the area. For residents, the daily crime count of 96 offers a practical reference for understanding local crime frequency.

The crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 8.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.8 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends in the area, where reduced daylight hours and the end of the festive shopping period may temper certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the local area experienced approximately 96 reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects the area’s population density and the distribution of crime across its urban and coastal zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of activity within the local population. This rate remains 6.6% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s relatively lower exposure to crime compared to the national picture. While the overall trend is downward, the daily crime count provides a tangible measure of frequency that residents may find useful for situational awareness.

Crime Breakdown - November 2024

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences9942.434.4%
Anti-social behaviour6281.521.7%
Criminal damage and arson2630.69.1%
Other theft2000.56.9%
Shoplifting1890.56.5%
Vehicle crime1780.46.2%
Public order1750.46.1%
Burglary1070.33.7%
Drugs470.11.6%
Bicycle theft360.11.3%
Other crime270.10.9%
Theft from the person220.10.8%
Robbery200.10.7%
Possession of weapons500.2%

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