Crime in Canford Cliffs: statistics, rates and trends
687 crimes were recorded in Canford Cliffs in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Canford Cliffs at a glance
- Crime trends in Canford Cliffs
- Types of crime in Canford Cliffs
- Canford Cliffs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canford Cliffs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canford Cliffs
- Population and deprivation in Canford Cliffs
- Questions about crime in Canford Cliffs
- About this data
687 crimes were recorded in Canford Cliffs in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 204 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Canford Cliffs has the 1,734th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Canford Cliffs | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 687 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.0 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,280 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Canford Cliffs was highest in the year to July 2021 (923 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (641). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 687 | 83.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 660 | 79.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 641 | 77.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 707 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 837 | 101.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 923 | 111.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 860 | 103.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 685 | 82.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 801 | 96.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Canford Cliffs 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-45%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 24.6 | 1.61 | +23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 21.5 | 0.63 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 8.5 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Other theft | 61 | 7.4 | 1.15 | +33% |
| Burglary | 43 | 5.2 | 1.47 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +21% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.3 | 0.66 | -45% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.63 | +600% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.88 | -60% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +25% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.17 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Canford Cliffs
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Canford Cliffs recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Canford Cliffs
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Canford Cliffs recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Canford Cliffs
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Canford Cliffs recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Canford Cliffs
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Canford Cliffs recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Canford Cliffs
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Canford Cliffs recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Canford Cliffs
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Canford Cliffs recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Canford Cliffs
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Canford Cliffs recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Canford Cliffs
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Canford Cliffs recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Canford Cliffs
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Canford Cliffs recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Canford Cliffs
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Canford Cliffs recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Canford Cliffs
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Canford Cliffs recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Canford Cliffs
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Canford Cliffs recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Canford Cliffs
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Canford Cliffs recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Canford Cliffs
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Canford Cliffs recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Canford Cliffs, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Canford Cliffs.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canford Cliffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hill | 598 | 50.0 | -40% |
| Westbourne & West Cliff | 1,453 | 129.9 | +57% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | -35% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -15% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | -9% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | -3% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +252% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,020 | 93.3 | +12% |
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 Canford Cliffs over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 175 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Hospital | 65 |
| On or near Chaddesley Wood Road | 45 |
| On or near Langley Road | 23 |
| On or near Ferry Way | 22 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 17 |
| On or near Brownsea Road | 14 |
| On or near Doyne Road | 10 |
| On or near Salter Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Canford Cliffs 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 | 207 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 121 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Canford Cliffs has an estimated population of 8,280. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Canford Cliffs sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Canford Cliffs |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 45.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 2.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Canford Cliffs a safe place to live?
Canford Cliffs recorded 83.0 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 Canford Cliffs?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (178).
Is crime in Canford Cliffs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canford Cliffs was up 4% on the year before: 687 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Canford Cliffs?
Canford Cliffs 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 Canford Cliffs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.