Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking contrast in crime type distribution, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a notable outlier. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average exposure to crime. While violence and sexual offences (31.1% of total crimes) remain the most common category, anti-social behaviour (23.5%) stands out as elevated, 42% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This divergence may partly explain the area's unique crime dynamics, given the coastal resort's seasonal fluctuations and urban density in key areas. November's dark evenings and Bonfire Night events likely amplified anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting (9.5%) and vehicle crime (6.9%) follow as significant contributors, with shoplifting slightly below the UK average. The area's lower burglary rates (3.6%) and public order offences (4.5%) suggest a crime profile shaped by its mix of residential, commercial, and tourist spaces. Seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping may have influenced retail-related crimes. The interplay of these factors creates a complex picture of crime trends in this coastal district.

November 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 14.1% (from 696 to 598 incidents) despite remaining 42% above the UK average. This decline may reflect targeted policing efforts around Bonfire Night or reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Bicycle theft fell sharply by 38.1% (from 42 to 26 cases), possibly linked to decreased cycling during the month or heightened awareness around Black Friday. Conversely, possession of weapons rose 66.7% (9 to 15 incidents), an unusual spike that could indicate seasonal variations in knife crime or unexplained trends. Other crime increased by 54.5% (22 to 34 cases), suggesting potential underreporting or shifts in crime categorisation. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 26% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to the area's lower population density and community policing initiatives. The contrast between anti-social behaviour's above-average rates and burglary's 33% deficit below the UK average highlights the area's distinct crime dynamics, shaped by its coastal character and urban infrastructure.

The crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 in November 2025 represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6, indicating a short-term downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 85 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 2,548 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 15.1% lower than the UK average. This disparity is particularly evident in categories like burglary (3.6% vs UK 3.3%) and public order offences (4.5% vs UK 5.0%), where the area consistently underperforms compared to national benchmarks. However, the 42% gap in anti-social behaviour rates suggests local factors are at play, potentially linked to the area's mix of tourist attractions and residential zones. With a population of 408,967, the per-capita crime rate provides a clearer picture of individual risk than raw totals. The 5.5% monthly decline, while modest, aligns with the seasonality of crime in coastal areas, where colder weather and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain types of offending. These comparisons offer residents a nuanced understanding of their local crime environment relative to national trends.