Crime in Kinson: statistics, rates and trends
1,788 crimes were recorded in Kinson in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (658), anti-social behaviour (432) and criminal damage and arson (130) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kinson | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,788 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.3 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,651 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kinson peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,471 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,735). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,788 | 101.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,735 | 98.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,974 | 111.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,953 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,050 | 116.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,152 | 121.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,471 | 140.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,155 | 122.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,889 | 107.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 179 |
| July 2026 | 174 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 176 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kinson recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (59% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (41% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 302 to 432 and public order rose from 85 to 117, while criminal damage and arson fell from 185 to 130 and other theft fell from 99 to 82.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 658 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 432 | 24.5 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 7.3 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Public order | 117 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Other theft | 82 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kinson; the highest is Winton East (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redhill & Northbourne (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kinson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill & Northbourne | 455 | 45.0 | -56% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | -6% |
| Moordown | 504 | 47.7 | -53% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,326 | 79.0 | -22% |
| Bearwood & Merley | 855 | 59.5 | -41% |
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +27% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | -32% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,433 | 78.5 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Kinson over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near Cunningham Place | 91 |
| On or near Cunningham Crescent | 83 |
| On or near Springwater Road | 46 |
| On or near Rodwell Close | 37 |
| On or near Highlands Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Turbary Park Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Moore Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Poole Lane | 32 |
| On or near Tedder Close | 31 |
Of the 1,356 crimes in Kinson with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 432 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 520 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 399 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Kinson has an estimated population of 17,651 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kinson average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kinson | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kinson a safe place to live?
Kinson recorded 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Kinson?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 658 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (432).
Is crime in Kinson going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kinson was up 3% on the year before: 1,788 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,735 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kinson?
About 17,651 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kinson?
Kinson 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.