Monthly Crime Statistics

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

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 in September 2025, 12.2% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences made up the largest share of reported crimes.

2,655
Total Crimes
6.5
Per 1,000 People
7.4
UK Average
-14.9%
vs Previous Month

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Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole during September 2025, accounting for 32% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 2,655 total crimes, placing it 12.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This lower rate may be attributed to the region’s coastal character and the presence of multiple tourist attractions, which often benefit from heightened security measures and community engagement initiatives. The dominance of violent crimes, particularly in the context of the academic term beginning, suggests that the influx of university students and the associated social activities may contribute to increased incidents of violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 26.2% of all crimes, with 695 reports. This figure is 45% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing public conduct in areas with high foot traffic and nightlife activity. Shoplifting, at 10.4% of all crimes, also showed a marked increase, influenced by the seasonal shift as students returned to campuses and tourists began to arrive. These patterns underscore the complex relationship between local demographics, seasonal changes, and crime trends in a region that balances tourism, education, and residential communities.

September 2025 saw a notable 24.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 222 to 276 incidents, likely linked to the influx of students and tourists during the freshers’ period. Concurrently, drug-related crimes increased by 25%, with 65 reports compared to 52 in August, suggesting potential shifts in local drug markets or increased visibility during the academic term. In contrast, bicycle theft plummeted by 60%, from 60 to 24 cases, possibly due to improved security measures in university campuses or reduced outdoor activity as nights lengthened. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly above the UK average, with 695 incidents (1.7 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000, indicating persistent challenges in managing public conduct in densely populated areas. The reduction in criminal damage and arson by 26.4% may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as fewer outdoor events in late September.

The crime rate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole dropped by 14.9% in September 2025 compared to the previous month, falling from 7.6 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the end of summer holidays and the start of the academic term may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 88 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a coastal region with a mix of urban and suburban areas. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents over the course of September. This translates to a lower frequency compared to the UK average, which may be attributed to the area’s well-established community policing initiatives and the presence of tourist-focused security measures in high-traffic areas. The population of 408,967 further contextualises these figures, showing that while the absolute number of crimes remains significant, the rate per capita remains below the national benchmark.

Crime Breakdown - September 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences8502.132%
Anti-social behaviour6951.726.2%
Shoplifting2760.710.4%
Criminal damage and arson1590.46%
Vehicle crime1510.45.7%
Other theft1480.45.6%
Public order1190.34.5%
Burglary1000.23.8%
Drugs650.22.5%
Bicycle theft240.10.9%
Robbery210.10.8%
Other crime210.10.8%
Theft from the person1600.6%
Possession of weapons1000.4%

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