Crime in East Cliff & Springbourne: statistics, rates and trends
1,770 crimes were recorded in East Cliff & Springbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of East Cliff & Springbourne
- Questions about crime in East Cliff & Springbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (539), anti-social behaviour (511) and vehicle crime (146) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,143rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Cliff & Springbourne | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,770 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.9 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,034 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Cliff & Springbourne of any year here (1,770 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,770 | 103.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,933 | 113.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,077 | 121.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,251 | 132.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,480 | 145.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,661 | 156.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,733 | 160.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,665 | 156.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,737 | 160.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 212 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Cliff & Springbourne recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (72% above the national rate) and bicycle theft (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (62% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 39 to 58 and robbery rose from 20 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 140 to 54 and bicycle theft fell from 28 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 539 | 31.6 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 511 | 30.0 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 146 | 8.6 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 110 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 0.8 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Cliff & Springbourne; the highest is Bournemouth Central (295.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Moordown (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Cliff & Springbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe West | 1,673 | 153.1 | +47% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | -41% |
| Bournemouth Central | 5,647 | 295.8 | +185% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 908 | 78.5 | -24% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +24% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | -33% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | -34% |
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in East Cliff & Springbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 147 |
| On or near St Swithun'S Road | 133 |
| On or near Grove Road | 64 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 62 |
| On or near Derby Road | 61 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 57 |
| On or near Manor Road | 57 |
| On or near Methuen Close | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 53 |
| On or near Spencer Road | 48 |
Of the 1,259 crimes in East Cliff & Springbourne with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 511 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 479 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
East Cliff & Springbourne has an estimated population of 17,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (49%, against 20%), more students (13.7%, against 7.9%) and less home ownership (38%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Cliff & Springbourne average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Cliff & Springbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is East Cliff & Springbourne a safe place to live?
East Cliff & Springbourne recorded 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,143rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in East Cliff & Springbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 539 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (511).
Is crime in East Cliff & Springbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Cliff & Springbourne was down 8% on the year before: 1,770 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,933 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Cliff & Springbourne?
About 17,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Cliff & Springbourne?
East Cliff & Springbourne 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.