Dorset Police

Is Bournemouth East - East Safe?

Crime statistics for Bournemouth East - East. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 8,220 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

8,220 Crimes (last 36 months)
45.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓7.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 8,220 total crimes recorded in Bournemouth East - East

Violent Crime
2,608 31.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
1,909 23.2%
Vehicle Crime
677 8.2%
Other Theft
589 7.2%
Shoplifting
574 7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
528 6.4%
Public Order
482 5.9%
Burglary
408 5%
Bicycle Theft
165 2%
Drugs
99 1.2%
Other Crime
55 0.7%
Robbery
49 0.6%
Theft from Person
47 0.6%
Possession of Weapons
30 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bournemouth East - East — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bournemouth East - East safe?

Bournemouth East - East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. 2,549 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Bournemouth East - East has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Bournemouth East - East in the last 12 months?

2,549 crimes were recorded in Bournemouth East - East in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 7.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,746 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Bournemouth East - East?

The most common crime in Bournemouth East - East is Violent Crime, with 2,608 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 102.3% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Bournemouth East - East increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bournemouth East - East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.2% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Bournemouth East - East?

Bournemouth East - East has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bournemouth East - East compare to the Dorset Police average?

Bournemouth East - East has a safety score of 9/100, while the Dorset Police force area average is 13/100. Bournemouth East - East is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bournemouth East - East?

45.7% of crimes in Bournemouth East - East resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Bournemouth East - East?

2,608 violent crimes were recorded in Bournemouth East - East in the last 12 months, representing 102.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 1,909 incidents.

When was the crime data for Bournemouth East - East last updated?

The crime data for Bournemouth East - East was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bournemouth East - East with other areas?

You can compare Bournemouth East - East with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.