Crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in East Southbourne & Tuckton in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 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 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
- Demographics of East Southbourne & Tuckton
- Questions about crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (173), violence and sexual offences (133) and vehicle crime (39) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,956th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Southbourne & Tuckton | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 502 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,698 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton peaked in the year to August 2021 (673 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (452). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 502 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 475 | 49.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 494 | 50.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 530 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 452 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 673 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 569 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 499 | 51.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 597 | 61.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 23 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 30, while burglary fell from 33 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 17.8 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 13.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +70% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Southbourne & Tuckton; the highest is Boscombe West (153.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe (36.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Southbourne & Tuckton |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Southbourne | 467 | 50.4 | -3% |
| Christchurch Town | 868 | 85.4 | +65% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 908 | 78.5 | +52% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | +35% |
| Commons | 628 | 60.3 | +17% |
| Burton & Grange | 714 | 77.5 | +50% |
| Boscombe West | 1,673 | 153.1 | +196% |
| Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 404 | 36.6 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in East Southbourne & Tuckton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Donnelly Road” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Donnelly Road | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Belle Vue Crescent | 26 |
| On or near The Parade | 25 |
| On or near Cellars Farm Road | 14 |
| On or near Riverside Lane | 14 |
| On or near Grange Road | 13 |
| On or near St Catherine'S Road | 12 |
| On or near Twynham Road | 12 |
Of the 329 crimes in East Southbourne & Tuckton with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 3.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
East Southbourne & Tuckton has an estimated population of 9,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and an older population (33%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Southbourne & Tuckton average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Southbourne & Tuckton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Southbourne & Tuckton a safe place to live?
East Southbourne & Tuckton recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,956th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (133).
Is crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Southbourne & Tuckton was up 6% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Southbourne & Tuckton?
About 9,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Southbourne & Tuckton?
East Southbourne & Tuckton 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.