Crime in Creekmoor: statistics, rates and trends
591 crimes were recorded in Creekmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 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 Creekmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Creekmoor
- Types of crime in Creekmoor
- Creekmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Creekmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Creekmoor
- Demographics of Creekmoor
- Questions about crime in Creekmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (252), anti-social behaviour (133) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Creekmoor | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 591 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,747 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Creekmoor peaked in the year to August 2020 (746 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (559). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 591 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 559 | 57.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 611 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 696 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 681 | 69.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 676 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 746 | 76.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 609 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 681 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (70% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 108 to 133, while other theft fell from 49 to 28 and public order fell from 31 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 13.6 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.6 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Creekmoor; the highest is Poole Town (179.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Broadstone (30.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Creekmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 309 | 30.1 | -50% |
| Oakdale | 424 | 40.0 | -34% |
| Canford Heath | 830 | 58.9 | -3% |
| Hamworthy | 1,101 | 76.2 | +26% |
| Poole Town | 2,454 | 179.0 | +195% |
| Parkstone | 690 | 57.0 | -6% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | +30% |
| Bearwood & Merley | 855 | 59.5 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Creekmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tarn Drive” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tarn Drive | 33 |
| On or near Porter Road | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Millfield | 26 |
| On or near Cavan Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Safety Drive | 20 |
| On or near Grebe Close | 18 |
| On or near Gough Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Cabot Lane | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
Of the 458 crimes in Creekmoor with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Creekmoor has an estimated population of 9,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Creekmoor average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Creekmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Creekmoor a safe place to live?
Creekmoor recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Creekmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Creekmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Creekmoor was up 6% on the year before: 591 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Creekmoor?
About 9,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Creekmoor?
Creekmoor 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.