Crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley: statistics, rates and trends
1,346 crimes were recorded in Alderney & Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- Types of crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- Alderney & Bourne Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- Population and deprivation in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- Questions about crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley
- About this data
1,346 crimes were recorded in Alderney & Bourne Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 445 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alderney & Bourne Valley has the 1,843rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alderney & Bourne Valley | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,346 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,794 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,346). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,346 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,396 | 83.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,547 | 92.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,489 | 88.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,646 | 98.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,688 | 100.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,596 | 95.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,509 | 89.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,453 | 86.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 121 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 111 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alderney & Bourne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+91%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 26.5 | 0.77 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 16.1 | 1.05 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 244 | 14.5 | 1.75 | +91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 6.8 | 1.01 | -14% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -2% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -35% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -24% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +42% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +433% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 433% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alderney & Bourne Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alderney & Bourne Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alderney & Bourne Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alderney & Bourne Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | -6% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,020 | 93.3 | +16% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -12% |
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | -38% |
| Kinson | 1,744 | 98.8 | +23% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | -32% |
| Redhill & Northbourne | 462 | 45.7 | -43% |
| Canford Cliffs | 687 | 83.0 | +4% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alderney & Bourne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cashmoor Close | 143 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 74 |
| On or near Redlands | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Herbert Place | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Wyvern Close | 28 |
| On or near Arne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Slepe Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Herbert Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alderney & Bourne Valley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 396 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 336 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 270 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
Alderney & Bourne Valley has an estimated population of 16,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alderney & Bourne Valley sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alderney & Bourne Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.8% |
Is Alderney & Bourne Valley a safe place to live?
Alderney & Bourne Valley recorded 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alderney & Bourne Valley was down 4% on the year before: 1,346 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,396 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alderney & Bourne Valley?
Alderney & Bourne Valley is policed by Dorset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alderney & Bourne Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.