Crime in Burton & Grange: statistics, rates and trends
714 crimes were recorded in Burton & Grange in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.5 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 Burton & Grange at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton & Grange
- Types of crime in Burton & Grange
- Burton & Grange compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burton & Grange
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton & Grange
- Demographics of Burton & Grange
- Questions about crime in Burton & Grange
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), anti-social behaviour (159) and shoplifting (98) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,933rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burton & Grange | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 714 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,215 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burton & Grange peaked in the year to August 2023 (938 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (681). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 714 | 77.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 681 | 73.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 893 | 96.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 938 | 101.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 778 | 84.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 880 | 95.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 856 | 92.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 846 | 91.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 911 | 98.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burton & Grange recorded notably more shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less public order (63% below) and other theft (44% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 86 to 159 and vehicle crime rose from 25 to 43, while public order fell from 41 to 23 and shoplifting fell from 148 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +85% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 10.6 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +72% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burton & Grange; the highest is Christchurch Town (85.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Highcliffe & Walkford (23.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton & Grange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Town | 868 | 85.4 | +10% |
| Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 404 | 36.6 | -53% |
| Commons | 628 | 60.3 | -22% |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 502 | 51.8 | -33% |
| West Southbourne | 467 | 50.4 | -35% |
| Highcliffe & Walkford | 212 | 23.2 | -70% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | -10% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 908 | 78.5 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Burton & Grange over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Hunt Road | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Court Close | 26 |
| On or near Dorset Road | 20 |
| On or near Campion Grove | 18 |
| On or near Hillary Road | 17 |
| On or near Lineside | 16 |
| On or near Coleridge Green | 15 |
Of the 555 crimes in Burton & Grange with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Burton & Grange has an estimated population of 9,215 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burton & Grange average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burton & Grange | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burton & Grange a safe place to live?
Burton & Grange recorded 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,933rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Burton & Grange?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Burton & Grange going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton & Grange was up 5% on the year before: 714 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burton & Grange?
About 9,215 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burton & Grange?
Burton & Grange 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.