Crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in East Southbourne & Tuckton in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 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 East Southbourne & Tuckton at a glance
- Crime trends in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Types of crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- East Southbourne & Tuckton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Population and deprivation in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Questions about crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- About this data
498 crimes were recorded in East Southbourne & Tuckton in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.4 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 anti-social behaviour, with 180 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Southbourne & Tuckton has the 2,968th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Southbourne & Tuckton | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 498 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,698 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton was highest in the year to July 2021 (667 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (465). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 498 | 51.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 465 | 47.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 501 | 51.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 532 | 54.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 469 | 48.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 667 | 68.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 575 | 59.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 498 | 51.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 595 | 61.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+74%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 18.6 | 1.21 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 12.7 | 0.37 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +74% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +36% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +6% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.38 | +38% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Theft from the person in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Southbourne & Tuckton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Southbourne & Tuckton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Southbourne & Tuckton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Southbourne & Tuckton |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southbourne | 472 | 50.9 | -1% |
| Christchurch Town | 868 | 85.4 | +66% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 911 | 78.8 | +53% |
| Littledown & Iford | 695 | 69.6 | +35% |
| Commons | 627 | 60.2 | +17% |
| Burton & Grange | 692 | 75.1 | +46% |
| Boscombe West | 1,642 | 150.3 | +193% |
| Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 398 | 36.0 | -30% |
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 Southbourne & Tuckton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Donnelly Road | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Belle Vue Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near The Parade | 25 |
| On or near Cellars Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near Grange Road | 13 |
| On or near Riverside Lane | 13 |
| On or near Promenade | 11 |
| On or near St Catherine'S Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 180 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
East Southbourne & Tuckton has an estimated population of 9,698. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Southbourne & Tuckton sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Southbourne & Tuckton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is East Southbourne & Tuckton a safe place to live?
East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 51.4 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 East Southbourne & Tuckton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (123).
Is crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton was up 7% on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 465 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Southbourne & Tuckton?
East Southbourne & Tuckton 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 Southbourne & Tuckton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.