Crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown: statistics, rates and trends
911 crimes were recorded in Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Types of crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Population and deprivation in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Questions about crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- About this data
911 crimes were recorded in Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 307 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boscombe East & Pokesdown has the 1,895th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 911 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,567 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,852 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (852). Over the whole period it fell 51%, 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 | 911 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 852 | 73.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 959 | 82.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 929 | 80.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,078 | 93.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,328 | 114.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,521 | 131.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,394 | 120.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,852 | 160.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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 anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+40%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and shoplifting (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 26.5 | 0.78 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 19.3 | 1.26 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +8% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.8 | 0.76 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -38% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -23% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.7 | 1.05 | -2% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +108% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.6 | 1.89 | +38% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +100% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 307 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boscombe East & Pokesdown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boscombe East & Pokesdown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boscombe East & Pokesdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southbourne | 472 | 50.9 | -35% |
| Littledown & Iford | 695 | 69.6 | -12% |
| Boscombe West | 1,642 | 150.3 | +91% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,701 | 99.9 | +27% |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 498 | 51.4 | -35% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -22% |
| Commons | 627 | 60.2 | -24% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +271% |
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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Christchurch Road | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Haviland Road | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 34 |
| On or near Scotter Road | 32 |
| On or near Colonnade Road West | 29 |
| On or near Hannington Grove | 23 |
| On or near Portman Road | 23 |
| On or near Morley Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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 | 262 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 7.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
Boscombe East & Pokesdown has an estimated population of 11,567. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boscombe East & Pokesdown sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boscombe East & Pokesdown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 38.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Boscombe East & Pokesdown a safe place to live?
Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 78.8 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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown was up 7% on the year before: 911 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 852 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boscombe East & Pokesdown?
Boscombe East & Pokesdown 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 Boscombe East & Pokesdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.