Crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown: statistics, rates and trends
908 crimes were recorded in Boscombe East & Pokesdown in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- Questions about crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), anti-social behaviour (223) and criminal damage and arson (73) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,899th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 908 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,567 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,800 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (855). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 908 | 78.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 855 | 73.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 946 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 946 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,032 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,320 | 114.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,536 | 132.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,381 | 119.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,800 | 155.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (25% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and public order (39% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 171 to 223 and criminal damage and arson rose from 61 to 73, while vehicle crime fell from 94 to 50 and shoplifting fell from 56 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 26.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 19.3 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -47% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boscombe East & Pokesdown; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Southbourne (50.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boscombe East & Pokesdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southbourne | 467 | 50.4 | -36% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | -11% |
| Boscombe West | 1,673 | 153.1 | +95% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | +32% |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 502 | 51.8 | -34% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -22% |
| Commons | 628 | 60.3 | -23% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +277% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Boscombe East & Pokesdown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Christchurch Road” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Christchurch Road | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Haviland Road | 40 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 36 |
| On or near Scotter Road | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Portman Road | 26 |
| On or near Chilcombe Road | 25 |
| On or near Colonnade Road West | 25 |
| On or near Hannington Grove | 25 |
Of the 685 crimes in Boscombe East & Pokesdown with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Boscombe East & Pokesdown has an estimated population of 11,567 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boscombe East & Pokesdown average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Boscombe East & Pokesdown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boscombe East & Pokesdown a safe place to live?
Boscombe East & Pokesdown recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,899th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Boscombe East & Pokesdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 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 6% on the year before: 908 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 855 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boscombe East & Pokesdown?
About 11,567 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boscombe East & Pokesdown?
Boscombe East & Pokesdown is policed by Dorset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.