Crime in Kinson: statistics, rates and trends
1,744 crimes were recorded in Kinson in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
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1,744 crimes were recorded in Kinson in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 636 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kinson has the 1,266th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kinson | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,744 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.8 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,651 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kinson was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,744). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,744 | 98.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,792 | 101.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,938 | 109.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,981 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,027 | 114.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,226 | 126.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,416 | 136.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,160 | 122.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,883 | 106.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kinson 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+27%) and public order (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 636 | 36.0 | 1.05 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 402 | 22.8 | 1.48 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 7.2 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Public order | 112 | 6.3 | 0.96 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 5.9 | 1.21 | +15% |
| Other theft | 82 | 4.6 | 0.73 | -23% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +74% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +40% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.62 | -40% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kinson
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kinson recorded 636 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kinson
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kinson recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kinson
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kinson recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kinson
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kinson recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kinson
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kinson recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kinson
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kinson recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kinson
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kinson recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kinson
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kinson recorded 69 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kinson
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kinson recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kinson
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kinson recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kinson
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kinson recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kinson
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kinson recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kinson
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kinson recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kinson
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kinson recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kinson, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kinson.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kinson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill & Northbourne | 462 | 45.7 | -54% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,020 | 93.3 | -6% |
| Moordown | 526 | 49.8 | -50% |
| Alderney & Bourne Valley | 1,346 | 80.1 | -19% |
| Bearwood & Merley | 819 | 57.0 | -42% |
| Winton East | 1,539 | 124.1 | +26% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 1,020 | 70.5 | -29% |
| Newtown & Heatherlands | 1,381 | 75.7 | -23% |
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 Kinson over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Cunningham Place | 85 |
| On or near Cunningham Crescent | 77 |
| On or near Springwater Road | 48 |
| On or near Rodwell Close | 37 |
| On or near Lydford Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Highlands Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Turbary Park Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Tedder Close | 32 |
| On or near Poole Lane | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kinson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 499 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 416 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 402 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
Kinson has an estimated population of 17,651. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kinson sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kinson |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% |
| Social rented homes | 30.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% |
Is Kinson a safe place to live?
Kinson recorded 98.8 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 Kinson?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 636 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (402).
Is crime in Kinson going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kinson was down 3% on the year before: 1,744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,792 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kinson?
Kinson 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 Kinson. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.