Crime in East Cliff & Springbourne: statistics, rates and trends
1,701 crimes were recorded in East Cliff & Springbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Cliff & Springbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in East Cliff & Springbourne
- Types of crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
- East Cliff & Springbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Cliff & Springbourne
- Population and deprivation in East Cliff & Springbourne
- Questions about crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
- About this data
1,701 crimes were recorded in East Cliff & Springbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 537 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Cliff & Springbourne has the 1,241st highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Cliff & Springbourne | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,701 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.9 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,034 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Cliff & Springbourne was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,732 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,701). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 1,701 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,977 | 116.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,063 | 121.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,281 | 133.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,477 | 145.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,728 | 160.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,711 | 159.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,651 | 155.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,732 | 160.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 245 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 177 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Cliff & Springbourne 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, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+47%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and other crime (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 537 | 31.5 | 0.92 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 469 | 27.5 | 1.79 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 8.4 | 1.70 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 6.9 | 1.01 | -18% |
| Other theft | 112 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -12% |
| Public order | 83 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Burglary | 67 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -26% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -72% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.2 | 1.50 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Cliff & Springbourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 537 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Cliff & Springbourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Cliff & Springbourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Cliff & Springbourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Cliff & Springbourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Cliff & Springbourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Cliff & Springbourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Cliff & Springbourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Cliff & Springbourne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Cliff & Springbourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Cliff & Springbourne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 11 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 10 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 55% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Cliff & Springbourne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Cliff & Springbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Cliff & Springbourne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Cliff & Springbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe West | 1,642 | 150.3 | +50% |
| Queen's Park | 732 | 61.4 | -38% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,571 | 291.8 | +192% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 911 | 78.8 | -21% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | +24% |
| Littledown & Iford | 695 | 69.6 | -30% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -29% |
| Moordown | 526 | 49.8 | -50% |
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 East Cliff & Springbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near St Swithun'S Road | 123 |
| On or near Grove Road | 67 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 61 |
| On or near Derby Road | 59 |
| On or near Manor Road | 57 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 55 |
| On or near Methuen Close | 54 |
| On or near Nightclub | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne 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 | 479 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 469 | 27.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
East Cliff & Springbourne has an estimated population of 17,034. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Cliff & Springbourne sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Cliff & Springbourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 49.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.9% |
Is East Cliff & Springbourne a safe place to live?
East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 East Cliff & Springbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 537 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (469).
Is crime in East Cliff & Springbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Cliff & Springbourne was down 14% on the year before: 1,701 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,977 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Cliff & Springbourne?
East Cliff & Springbourne 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 East Cliff & Springbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.