Bournemouth
Covering wards: Canford Cliffs, Talbot & Branksome Woods, Westbourne & West Cliff
Thinking about moving to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH4? Police recorded 284 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH4 recorded 284 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 88 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH4 were: Violence & sexual offences (88), Anti-social behaviour (81), and Shoplifting (35). These accounted for 72% of all recorded crime in the area.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH4 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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