Crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- Questions about crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
- About this data
398 crimes were recorded in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 125 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has the 3,595th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 398 | 35,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.0 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,041 | 408,967 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe was highest in the year to July 2021 (654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (372). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 398 | 36.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 372 | 33.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 403 | 36.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 425 | 38.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 522 | 47.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 654 | 59.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 632 | 57.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 575 | 52.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 555 | 50.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+52%) and anti-social behaviour (+47%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 10.8 | 0.31 | +5% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +52% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -22% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.31 | -32% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton & Grange | 692 | 75.1 | +108% |
| Highcliffe & Walkford | 227 | 24.8 | -31% |
| Christchurch Town | 868 | 85.4 | +137% |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 498 | 51.4 | +42% |
| Commons | 627 | 60.2 | +67% |
| West Southbourne | 472 | 50.9 | +41% |
| Littledown & Iford | 695 | 69.6 | +93% |
| Boscombe East & Pokesdown | 911 | 78.8 | +118% |
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 Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Purewell Close | 19 |
| On or near Cliff Drive | 17 |
| On or near Jellicoe Drive | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Rose Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Ferry Terminal | 9 |
| On or near Anchor Close | 8 |
| On or near Parkside | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 125 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe has an estimated population of 11,041. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe a safe place to live?
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe recorded 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (119).
Is crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe was up 7% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe?
Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 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 Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.