Crime in Broadstone: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Broadstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broadstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Broadstone
- Types of crime in Broadstone
- Broadstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broadstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broadstone
- Demographics of Broadstone
- Questions about crime in Broadstone
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (96), violence and sexual offences (88) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Broadstone | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 309 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.1 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,274 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broadstone peaked in the year to August 2019 (472 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (293). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 309 | 30.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 293 | 28.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 332 | 32.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 339 | 33.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 364 | 35.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 396 | 38.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 401 | 39.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 472 | 45.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 439 | 42.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (75% below) and other theft (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 63 to 96, while other theft fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 8.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.9 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Broadstone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broadstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekmoor | 591 | 60.6 | +102% |
| Canford Heath | 830 | 58.9 | +96% |
| Oakdale | 424 | 40.0 | +33% |
| Bearwood & Merley | 855 | 59.5 | +98% |
| Hamworthy | 1,101 | 76.2 | +153% |
| Poole Town | 2,454 | 179.0 | +495% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | +161% |
| Parkstone | 690 | 57.0 | +90% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Broadstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Abbotsbury Road | 13 |
| On or near Widworthy Drive | 13 |
| On or near Macaulay Road | 12 |
| On or near Cheam Road | 10 |
| On or near York Mews | 10 |
| On or near Dunyeats Road | 9 |
| On or near Higher Blandford Road | 8 |
Of the 213 crimes in Broadstone with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 29.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Broadstone has an estimated population of 10,274 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.1%, against 17.1%), an older population (33%, against 19%) and more retired residents (37%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broadstone average decile 9.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broadstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broadstone a safe place to live?
Broadstone recorded 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,766th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broadstone?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (88).
Is crime in Broadstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broadstone was up 5% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broadstone?
About 10,274 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broadstone?
Broadstone 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.