Crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
404 crimes were recorded in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Types of crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Demographics of Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Questions about crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (130), violence and sexual offences (125) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 404 | 35,930 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,041 | 408,967 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe peaked in the year to August 2021 (652 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (374). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 404 | 36.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 374 | 33.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 411 | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 410 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 525 | 47.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 652 | 59.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 649 | 58.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 51.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 536 | 48.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 85 to 130 and criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 32, while other theft fell from 48 to 31 and public order fell from 26 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 11.3 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 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 Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe; the highest is Christchurch Town (85.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Highcliffe & Walkford (23.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton & Grange | 714 | 77.5 | +112% |
| Highcliffe & Walkford | 212 | 23.2 | -37% |
| Christchurch Town | 868 | 85.4 | +133% |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 502 | 51.8 | +41% |
| Commons | 628 | 60.3 | +65% |
| West Southbourne | 467 | 50.4 | +38% |
| Littledown & Iford | 696 | 69.7 | +90% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 908 | 78.5 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Cliff Drive | 19 |
| On or near Purewell Close | 19 |
| On or near Jellicoe Drive | 16 |
| On or near Rose Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 9 |
| On or near Parkside | 8 |
| On or near Glider Close | 7 |
| On or near Hoburne Gardens | 7 |
Of the 274 crimes in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 42.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has an estimated population of 11,041 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (39%, against 19%), more retired residents (43%, against 22%) and less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 42.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe a safe place to live?
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (125).
Is crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe was up 8% on the year before: 404 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 374 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?
About 11,041 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 39% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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.