Crime in Moordown: statistics, rates and trends
504 crimes were recorded in Moordown in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (95) and vehicle crime (69) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Moordown | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 504 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,570 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Moordown of any year here (504 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 504 | 47.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 535 | 50.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 526 | 49.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 716 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 632 | 59.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 62.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 635 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 686 | 64.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 633 | 59.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moordown recorded notably more vehicle crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (68% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 48 to 69, while criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 23 and other theft fell from 46 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 17.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moordown; the highest is Winton East (128.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Redhill & Northbourne (45.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moordown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winton East | 1,595 | 128.6 | +170% |
| Redhill & Northbourne | 455 | 45.0 | -6% |
| Muscliff & Strouden Park | 1,594 | 90.8 | +90% |
| Wallisdown & Winton West | 1,036 | 94.8 | +99% |
| Queen's Park | 733 | 61.5 | +29% |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 990 | 68.4 | +44% |
| Kinson | 1,788 | 101.3 | +112% |
| East Cliff & Springbourne | 1,770 | 103.9 | +118% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Moordown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West Way Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Way Close | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Moorfield Grove | 25 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 21 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
| On or near Brassey Close | 16 |
| On or near Lawford Road | 15 |
| On or near Moordown Close | 15 |
| On or near Naseby Road | 14 |
| On or near Priory View Place | 14 |
Of the 409 crimes in Moordown with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Moordown has an estimated population of 10,570 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moordown average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Moordown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Moordown a safe place to live?
Moordown recorded 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,118th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Moordown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Moordown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moordown was down 6% on the year before: 504 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 535 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moordown?
About 10,570 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moordown?
Moordown 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.