Crime in Creekmoor: statistics, rates and trends
597 crimes were recorded in Creekmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Creekmoor
- Questions about crime in Creekmoor
- About this data
597 crimes were recorded in Creekmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Creekmoor has the 2,548th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Creekmoor | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 597 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,747 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Creekmoor was highest in the year to July 2020 (725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (556). 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 | 597 | 61.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 556 | 57.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 599 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 711 | 72.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 689 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 672 | 68.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 725 | 74.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 632 | 64.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 695 | 71.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Creekmoor 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+48%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-40%) and public order (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 13.4 | 0.88 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +48% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.7 | 0.32 | +8% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -32% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 1.25 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +17% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Creekmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Creekmoor recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Creekmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Creekmoor recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Creekmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Creekmoor recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Creekmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Creekmoor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Creekmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Creekmoor recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Creekmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Creekmoor recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Creekmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Creekmoor recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Creekmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Creekmoor recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Creekmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Creekmoor recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Creekmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Creekmoor recorded 7 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 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Creekmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Creekmoor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Creekmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Creekmoor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Creekmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Creekmoor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Creekmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Creekmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Creekmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone | 321 | 31.2 | -49% |
| Oakdale | 400 | 37.8 | -38% |
| Canford Heath | 820 | 58.2 | -5% |
| Hamworthy | 1,064 | 73.6 | +20% |
| Poole Town | 2,375 | 173.2 | +183% |
| Parkstone | 655 | 54.1 | -12% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | +24% |
| Bearwood & Merley | 819 | 57.0 | -7% |
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 Creekmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tarn Drive | 35 |
| On or near Millfield | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Porter Road | 23 |
| On or near Cavan Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Safety Drive | 20 |
| On or near Gough Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Grebe Close | 16 |
| On or near Plumer Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Creekmoor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Creekmoor has an estimated population of 9,747. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Creekmoor sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Creekmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Creekmoor a safe place to live?
Creekmoor recorded 61.2 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 Creekmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Creekmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Creekmoor was up 7% on the year before: 597 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 556 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Creekmoor?
Creekmoor 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 Creekmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.